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spread

modif.

expanded, dispersed, extended, opened, unfurled, sown, scattered, diffused, strewn, spread thin, disseminated, overflowed, broadcast; see also distributed.

Antonyms restricted*, narrowed, restrained.

spread Synonyms

spread

n.

Extent
scope, range, expanse; see extent, measure 1.
A spread cloth
blanket, coverlet, counterpane; see bedspread, cover 1, tablecloth.
A spread food
preserve, conserve, jelly; see butter, cheese, preserves.
*A meal
feast, banquet, informal repast; see dinner, lunch, meal 2.

spread Synonyms

spread

v.

To distribute
cast, diffuse, disseminate; see radiate 1, scatter 2, sow.
To become spread
lie, flatten, level, flow, even out, be distributed, settle.
To extend
open, unfurl, roll out, unroll, unfold, reach, circulate, lengthen, widen, expand, untwist, unwind, uncoil, enlarge, increase, develop, radiate, branch off, diverge, expand; see also grow 1, reach 1.
Antonyms close*, shorten, shrink.
To apply over a surface
cover, coat, smear, daub, overlay, overspread, plate, gloss, enamel, paint, spatter, spray, veneer, plaster, gild, pave, diffuse, wax, varnish.
To separate
part, sever, disperse; see divide 1, separate 2.
To make known
publish, broadcast, proclaim; see advertise 1, declare 1.

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Another word for spread

verb

To move or arrange so as to cover a larger area:
expand, extend, fan¹ (out), open (out or up), outstretch, stretch, unfold, unroll. See move
To extend over a wide area:
circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, radiate, scatter, strew. See move, wide
To extend over the surface of:
blanket, cap, cover, overlay. See put on
To cause (a disease) to pass to another or others:
carry, communicate, convey, give, pass, transmit. See move
To make (information) generally known:
advertise, blaze², blazon, broadcast, bruit, circulate, disseminate, noise, promulgate, propagate. Idioms: spread far and wide, spread the word. See knowledge
To become known far and wide:
circulate, get around, go around, travel. Idiom: go (or make) the rounds. See knowledge
To arrange tableware upon (a table) in preparation for a meal:
lay¹, set¹. See order

noun

The act of increasing in dimensions, scope, or inclusiveness:
enlargement, expansion, extension. See increase
A wide and open area, as of land, sky, or water:
distance, expanse, expansion, extent, reach, space, stretch, sweep. See place
(Informal)
A large meal elaborately prepared or served:
banquet, feast, junket. (Informal) feed. See ingestion