ausgebreitet
Translation
spread out, widespread, outstretched
Examples
Die Decke liegt auf dem Gras ausgebreitet.
The blanket lies spread out on the grass.
Er empfing uns mit ausgebreiteten Armen.
He received us with outstretched arms.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ausbreiten to spread (sth.) out He spread out the blanket.
sich ausbreiten to spread The rumor has spread quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spread, unfolded; Antonyms: folded, concentrated
Etymology
From 'aus-' (out) and 'breit' (wide, broad). Literally 'to make broad out' or 'to widen out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine spreading something 'out' ('aus') to make it 'broad' ('breit').