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]
(..) it's not gonna last long. Well, we like the neighborhood, but we've heard that some odd things have gone on with this house. Complete fabrication. Malicious lies spread by jealous competitors. Now you've gotta check out this storage. You're not gonna believe what you can fit in here. (..)2006 TvShow: Desperate Housewives Title: Listen to the Rain on the Roof Season: 3 Episode 1