Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To extend in length and breadth, or in breadth only; to stretch or expand to a broad or broader surface or extent; to open; to unfurl; as, to spread a carpet; to spread a tent or a sail..
Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To extend so as to cover something; to extend to a great or grater extent in every direction; to cause to fill or cover a wide or wider space.
Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To divulge; to publish, as news or fame; to cause to be more extensively known; to disseminate; to make known fully; as, to spread a report; -- often acompanied by abroad..
Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To propagate; to cause to affect great numbers; as, to spread a disease..
Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To diffuse, as emanations or effluvia; to emit; as, odoriferous plants spread their fragrance..
Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To strew; to scatter over a surface; as, to spread manure; to spread lime on the ground..
Spread :: Spread (v. t.) To prepare; to set and furnish with provisions; as, to spread a table..
Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand..
Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To be extended by drawing or beating; as, some metals spread with difficulty..
Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To be made known more extensively, as news..
Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To be propagated from one to another; as, the disease spread into all parts of the city..