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Extending or growing in an outward direction or movement
“Did he feel the spreading wings of the phoenix within himself, and did he believe the hope of the world had taken flesh in him?”
Easily, or capable of being, transmitted to others
“We firmly believe this spreading disease of public apathy is quite well demonstrated by what you are about to hear.”
Growing, increasing or expanding at a fast rate
Spread out or expansive
Tending to cause death or severe physical harm or injury
Radiating from a central point
Having a shape that (increasingly) spreads out
Spreading or growing rapidly or profusely
Clinging or growing over walls or on the ground, typically of vines or plants
Rich and profuse in growth
An act of disseminating, especially information or news
“There had been accusations of external entities involved in the spreading of fake news.”
The act of announcing something, especially to a wide audience
The process by which something evolves, progresses, or becomes revealed
The act or an instance of permeating, such as of a liquid
The act of applying or laying on a substance
The action of sharing something out among a number of recipients
(of a material) Present participle for to stretch or open out
“The caretakers would painstakingly spread the mural across the gallery's wall.”
Present participle for to gradually reach, or cause to reach, a wider area or more people
“From here the virus would spread to neighboring regions via the very roads and railways these construction workers were building.”
Present participle for to communicate a message or information to a wide audience
“He would use every opportunity at his disposal to spread his message of peace and love.”
Present participle for to apply as a coating
“I like to spread a good amount of butter on my raisin toast each morning.”
Present participle for to develop, increase or grow rapidly
“The retail service area would spread up and down the West Coast from San Francisco to Seattle and inland as far as Bend.”
Present participle for to diverge into two or more separate paths
“I have heard the legend of a man who would spread the Red Sea in two.”
Present participle for to be displayed to its fullest extent
“From the summit, we could see the spectacular valley that spread out below us.”
Present participle for to distribute or be distributed loosely or evenly
“Piles of junk were spread all over the hoarder's apartment.”
(of light, liquid, color, etc.) Present participle for to diffuse via a source
“The sun would spread light and warmth throughout the little town as it arose.”
Present participle for to persist over a period of time
“The course would spread over a five-week period.”
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