Spread

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NOUN

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

a haphazard distribution in all directions

a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

two facing pages of a book or other publication

the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

decorative cover for a bed

act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

VERB

distribute or disperse widely

become distributed or widespread

spread across or over

spread out or open from a closed or folded state

cause to become widely known

become widely known and passed on

strew or distribute over an area

move outward

cover by spreading something over

distribute over a surface in a layer

ADJ

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

prepared or arranged for a meal

fully extended in width

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