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spread

[spred] / sprɛd /
NOUN
expansion, development; extent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance advancement dissemination escalation increase spreading transmission
STRONG
compass diffusion dispersion enlargement expanse extension period profusion proliferation radiation ramification range reach scope span stretch suffusion sweep term transfusion
Antonyms
STRONGEST
halt stop
STRONG
abridgment compression decrease extreme reduction
WEAK
stagnation suppression
NOUN
outlay of food, meal
Synonyms
STRONG
array banquet blowout dinner feast lunch repast
VERB
open or fan out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circulate cover develop disperse escalate expand extend flow increase lay multiply proliferate reach set spray stretch
STRONG
arrange array bloat broaden cast coat daub diffuse dilate diverge enlarge flatten gloss lengthen lie mushroom open overlay paint pervade prepare radiate settle smear sprawl strew suffuse swell uncoil unfold unfurl unroll untwist unwind widen
WEAK
be displayed be distributed branch off even out outstretch roll out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abridge compress contract decrease diminish lessen shrink
STRONG
narrow reduce restrict shrivel straighten
WEAK
close
VERB
publicize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circulate disseminate distribute propagate scatter transmit
STRONG
advertise blazon broadcast cast declare diffuse proclaim promulgate publish radiate shed sow strew
WEAK
make known make public
Antonyms
STRONG
conceal hide

Example Sentences

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It had the strongest effect on promoting the growth and spread of metastatic cancer cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

They’re spread throughout practice to break the monotonous nature of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It has since spread to his spine and liver.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

At Cho and Park’s kitchen table, their pantry staples level up the spread: ssamjang, an umami-packed dipping sauce, and kimchi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There was a green lawn right next to the library called Bryant Park, where people were spread across the grass, or clustered around metal tables and chairs.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova