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

  • (..) Uh-oh. Sounds like someone Needs to sing a Christmas Carol. Go away. The best way to Spread Christmas cheer Is singing loud for all to hear. Thanks, but I don't sing. Oh, it's easy, it's just like Talking... Except louder and longer (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) "Treat every day like Christmas." Number two. "There's room for everyone on the Nice list." Number three. "The best way to spread Christmas Cheer Is singing loud for all to hear." And one day, when buddy was old enough, I made him my own personal (..)
    2003 Elf