Definitions
1.verbTo stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space."He spread his newspaper on the table."
2.verbTo extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions."I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home."
3.verbTo disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area."I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor."
4.verbTo proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated.
5.verbTo disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present."The missionaries quickly spread their new message across the country."
6.verbTo take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended."I dropped my glass; the water spread quickly over the tiled floor."
7.verbTo smear, to distribute in a thin layer."She liked to spread butter on her toast while it was still hot."
8.verbTo cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter."He always spreads his toast with peanut butter and strawberry jam."
9.verbTo prepare; to set and furnish with provisions."to spread a table"
10.verbTo open one’s legs, especially for sexual favours.
11.nounThe act by which something is spread.