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]
(..) you will become my bride. I trust, Lord Egbert... that you approve of this alliance? With all my heart, sire. Then why do you spread tales... of an heir to the throne left by Queen Enid? 'Tis common knowledge, sire. The queen on her deathbed spoke of a son... (..)1958 The Vikings
(..) to a pagan god of war, Odin. Cramped by the confines of their barren, icebound northlands... they exploited their skill as shipbuilders... to spread a reign of terror... then unequaled in violence and brutality... in all the records of history. The greatest wish of every Viking... (..)1958 The Vikings