Definition of spread

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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..

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Overcome :: Overcome (v. t.) To come or pass over; to spreads over.
Spread :: Spread (v. i.) To be propagated from one to another; as, the disease spread into all parts of the city..
Deck :: Deck (v. t.) To cover; to overspread.
Foliate :: Foliate (v. t.) To spread over with a thin coat of tin and quicksilver; as, to foliate a looking-glass..
Ted :: Ted (v. t.) To spread, or turn from the swath, and scatter for drying, as new-mowed grass; -- chiefly used in the past participle..
Epidemical :: Epidemical (a.) Spreading widely, or generally prevailing; affecting great numbers, as an epidemic does; as, epidemic rage; an epidemic evil..
Permeate :: Permeate (v. t.) To enter and spread through; to pervade.
Libel :: Libel (v. i.) To spread defamation, written or printed; -- with against..
Quitch Grass :: Quitch grass () A perennial grass (Agropyrum repens) having long running rootstalks, by which it spreads rapidly and pertinaciously, and so becomes a troublesome weed. Also called couch grass, quick grass, quick grass, twitch grass. See Illustration in Appendix..
Abroad :: Abroad (adv.) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space; as, a tree spreads its branches abroad..
Unfold :: Unfold (v. t.) To open the folds of; to expand; to spread out; as, to unfold a tablecloth..
Aspersion :: Aspersion (n.) The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny..
Toil :: Toil (n.) A net or snare; any thread, web, or string spread for taking prey; -- usually in the plural..
Cover :: Cover (v. i.) To spread a table for a meal; to prepare a banquet.
Patulous :: Patulous (a.) Open; expanded; slightly spreading; having the parts loose or dispersed; as, a patulous calyx; a patulous cluster of flowers..
Expansible :: Expansible (a.) Capable of being expanded or spread out widely.
Catch :: Catch (v. i.) To spread by, or as by, infecting; to communicate..
Infoliate :: Infoliate (v. t.) To cover or overspread with, or as with, leaves..
Stretch :: Stretch (v. i.) To extend or spread one's self, or one's limbs; as, the lazy man yawns and stretches..
Humifuse :: Humifuse (a.) Spread over the surface of the ground; procumbent.
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