Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To open or expand something over a surface, or to distribute or extend something more widely.
Spread
/sprɛd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The fire seemed to be spreading steadily.The husband hears you, spreads the rumor he is back?.Gil Case is having a big spread after the show."
Etymology:
The word spread comes from the Old English sprǣdan, meaning to stretch out, which is akin to Middle Dutch spreiden and Old High German spritzen, both meaning to spread.
Usage Statistics:
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