spread
Slather on toast
To spread is to move or grow so as to increase and cover more area: The eagle spread its wings. The suburbs are spreading rapidly.
When something abstract spreads, it becomes increasingly established; rumors, diseases, or propaganda can spread.
The noun spread arises from the meaning of the verb.
Spread in general is an instance of or the phenomenon of spreading: the spread of AIDS.
A spread can be something that is spread (low-fat spreads that contain no butter) or a piece of property (a thirty acre spread in the mountains).
Other things that spread and are called spreads include large meals (he served quite a spread) and the interval between two extremes (a ten-point spread).
Extent of variation
breadth · span · stretch · sweep · compass · gamut · spectrum · distribution
Distribute in random directions
- disperseCause to spread apart
- disseminateSpread information widely
- circulateMove in a loop
- propagateSpread or breed further
diffuse · broadcast · sow · strew · sprinkle · allocate · apportion · deal
Solid fat from cream
- jamCooked fruit spread
- margarineVegetable oil spread
- peanut butterPaste from ground gourds
- cream cheeseSoft spreadable dairy product
hummus · Nutella · marmalade · pâté · guacamole · tahini · Marmite · Vegemite
Sending of information
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- pandemicGlobal disease outbreak
propagation · dissemination · proliferation · vector · communicable · contagious · viral · infectious
Self-service meal display
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
- arrayOrdered collection or display
- assortmentMixed collection of things
layout · repast · potluck · mezze · bounty · cornucopia · provisions · fare
Edge of a page
- differentialRelative difference between things
- gapUnfilled space between
- differenceWay things contrast
- premiumAdded cost for better
Ornamental bed covering
- comforterQuilted bed covering
- blanketSoft bed covering
- duvetFilled bed covering
- quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
throw · counterpane · linens · bedclothes
Magazine's removable middle spread
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- pulloutOrganized departure or removal
- supplementSomething added to complete
range
Extent of variation
expanse · breadth · span · stretch · sweep · compass · gamut · spectrum · distribution · diffusion
scatter
Distribute in random directions
- disperseCause to spread apart
- disseminateSpread information widely
- circulateMove in a loop
propagate · diffuse · broadcast · sow · strew · sprinkle · allocate · apportion · deal · share
widen
Expand in breadth
enlarge · grow · unfold · sprawl · fan out · open · splay · outstretch · unfurl · dilate
butter
Solid fat from cream
- jamCooked fruit spread
- margarineVegetable oil spread
- peanut butterPaste from ground gourds
cream cheese · hummus · Nutella · marmalade · pâté · guacamole · tahini · Marmite · Vegemite · aioli
transmission
Sending of information
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
pandemic · propagation · dissemination · proliferation · vector · communicable · contagious · viral · infectious
buffet
Self-service meal display
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- smorgasbordVaried self-serve meal
- arrayOrdered collection or display
assortment · layout · repast · potluck · mezze · bounty · cornucopia · provisions · fare
margin
Edge of a page
- differentialRelative difference between things
- gapUnfilled space between
- differenceWay things contrast
premium · arbitrage · basis points · markup
coverlet
Ornamental bed covering
quilt · throw · counterpane · linens · bedclothes
centerfold
Magazine's removable middle spread
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- pulloutOrganized departure or removal
supplement · display · full-page · broadsheet
- chocolatedark, cacao, white, bittersweet, cocoa powder
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- movementwalk, move, go, run, jump
- S wordssay, see, set, sit, son
- comicscomic books, comic book, comic strip, comic art, comic panel
- pandemiclockdowns, COVID-19, outbreak, epidemic, COVID
spreadgather
Bring or come together
collect · concentrate · contract · converge · compress
- spread outExtended over distance
- spread the wordCommunicate information broadly
- spread like wildfireRapid, uncontrolled transmission
- spreading outExpanding across space
- spread one's wingsPursue newfound autonomy
- spreading rumorsCirculating unverified talk
spreading, widespread, spreads, bedspread, spreadable, spreadsheet, spreader, outspread, overspread