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spread

/spɹɛd/
noun
  1. The act of spreading.

  2. Something that has been spread.

  3. A layout, pattern or design of cards arranged for a reading.

Synonymsstraddle, swole
verb
  1. To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

    "He spread his newspaper on the table."

  2. To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.

    "I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home."

  3. To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.

    "I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor."

Synonymscirculate, diffuse, disseminate, propagate, put about

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