breiten
Translation
to spread, to lay out, to extend
Examples
Ein Lächeln breitete sich über sein Gesicht.
A smile spread across his face.
Grammar Patterns
((sich)) ((über+4)) to spread over sth. A smile spread across his face.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausdehnen, verteilen; Antonyms: zusammenziehen, sammeln
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'breit' (broad, wide). It means to make something broad.
Memory Tips
Imagine making a blanket 'breit' (wide) by 'breiten' (spreading) it out.