spread
Definitions
To open out, extend, or unfold something so as to increase its surface area.
To distribute or disperse something over a wide area or among many people.
A soft food product, such as butter or jam, intended to be applied to bread or crackers.
Examples
The news began to spread quickly throughout the small town.
She decided to spread some butter on her toast before heading to work.
The wildfire continued to spread across the dry forest floor.
Synonyms
Antonyms
gather collect concentrate contract shrink condense restrict