If your garden is overflowing, be a good neighbor and 'spread the wealth'. [=give some of what is growing in your garden to neighbors]
He's known as a comic actor, but he's 'spreading his wings' and trying a serious role in his new movie.
The plant will 'spread'. [=the plant will produce more plants in the area around it]
(..) Hmm ? # Protect them by thy guardian hand... # ..from every peril on the land. # O spirit, whom the father sent... # ..to spread across the firmament. # O wind of heaven, by thy might... # ..save all who dare the eagle's flight. #And keep them by thy watchful... Hello, Mr Andrews. Hello, Jack. (..)1997 Titanic