spread
Translation
to spread, to extend, to apply, to circulate
Examples
She spread butter on the toast.
She spread butter on the toast.
The news spread quickly.
The news spread quickly.
He spread the map on the table.
He spread the map on the table.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((on/over sth.)) to apply sth. to a surface. She spread jam on the bread.
((sth.)) to unfold or extend sth. He spread his arms wide.
(no object) to become more widely distributed. The rumor spread through the school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distribute, circulate, unfold; Antonyms: gather, collect
Etymology
From Old English 'sprædan', meaning 'to extend, stretch out'.
Memory Tips
Think of spreading butter on bread; it goes from one point to cover the whole surface.