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spread v. [
distribute] distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country"
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spread v. [
propagate] become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population"
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spread v. [
overspread] spread across or over; "A big oil spot spread across the water"
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spread v. [
unfold, spread out, open] spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms"
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spread v. [
circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, diffuse, disperse, pass around] cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"
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