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]
(..) Beowulf has killed him! Hail Beowulf! -Hail Beowulf! -Hail Beowulf! My Lord, Beowulf has killed the demon. -Odin be praised. Go tell the scops, spread the word! Yes my Lord. Tomorrow will be a glorious day of rejoicing. A nightmare is over. Come to bed, my sweet. My kingdon need a heir, (..)2007 Beowulf