Synonyms for
Spread
Definition
to extend or distribute over an area, surface, or body
Synonyms & similar words
cattlefarm
bedcovering
disperse
spreadhead
ranch
goaround
open
spreadout
broadcast
gap
fold
diffuse
dispersed
propagate
scatter
gather
banquet
spreading
circulate
bedspread
circularise
cattleranch
distribute
outspread
feast
disperse
scatter
distribute
propagate
diffuse
circulate
broadcast
publish
promulgate
proliferate
disseminate
unfold
widen
expand
extend
smooth
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- spread out
- spread the word
- spread like wildfire
- spread disease
- spread butter
- spread rumors
- spread the news
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'spread' can be transitive (e.g., 'spread the jam') or intransitive (e.g., 'the news spread'). Be mindful of the context when choosing synonyms, as formal and informal options vary significantly.
Example sentences
- She spread peanut butter on her sandwich.
- He spread the map out on the table.
- The wildfire quickly spread across the forest.
- She spread the news about the party.
- He spread the rumors around the office.
Quotes
All that I know is that God is infinitely holy, righteous and happy; that all goodness is in Him; and that, as to myself, I am a mere nothing. But He is a gloriously-all-sufficient and faithful Friend and Savior – a wise and all-powerful Helper. I trust Him utterly. I have given myself up wholly to Him. And I have no doubt that His everlasting arms are underneath me, and that I shall be upheld.
I think that women just have a primeval instinct to make soup, which they will try to foist on anybody who looks like a likely candidate.
There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.