spread

Definition

  • verb: to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area
  • verb: to open or expand over a larger area
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: scatter, dispense, distribute

Examples

  • 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]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We should keep moving. The only red priest we had in King's Landing was Thoros of Myr. This one's much better looking. Stone men. Good luck stopping this spread of grayscale with prayer. You'd have better luck dancing away the plague. We're going to meet the Saviour. You should have told me. (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3