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Noun

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

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a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"

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farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

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a haphazard distribution in all directions

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a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

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a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread"

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two facing pages of a book or other publication

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the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age); "she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"

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act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

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distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country"

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become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population"

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spread across or over; "A big oil spot spread across the water"

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spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms"

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cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"

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become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office"

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strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"

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move outward; "The soldiers fanned out"

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cover by spreading something over; "spread the bread with cheese"

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distribute over a surface in a layer; "spread cheese on a piece of bread"

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distributed or spread over a considerable extent; "has ties with many widely dispersed friends"; "eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe"

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prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out; "a table spread with food"

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fully extended in width; "outspread wings"; "with arms spread wide"

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