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]
(..) I'm your nephew. Hah! Here I am! Your sister's been hoarding me long enough. Thought it's time to spread the riches around. -Uncle Frank. -Gloria! -Gail. -Of course. Say hello to the potluck party (..)1992 Scent of a Woman
(..) Every day I held the door open for the fucker. Never even offered me a ride. Well, fuck him. He's dead and I'm blind. Spread the word. Thank you, sir. And the intelligence will be forthcoming? Sir? On the escort scene. Yes, sir. (..)1992 Scent of a Woman