Synonyms for
Spreading
Definition
to extend or distribute over an area or group of people
Synonyms & similar words
circularise
distribute
spread
publicexposure
scatter
open
fold
circulate
spreadout
dissemination
propagate
broadcast
fanout
overspread
gather
disseminate
circularize
goaround
disperse
diffuse
airing
unfold
passaround
diffusing
disseminating
broadcasting
circulating
propagating
promulgating
transmitting
dispersing
scattering
widening
distributing
disseminating
scattering
diffusing
dispersing
propagating
circulating
disseminating
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- spreading rapidly
- spreading quickly
- spreading disease
- spreading rumors
- spreading awareness
- spreading the word
- spreading wealth
- spreading influence
Word family
Usage note
The word 'spreading' often implies an uncontrolled or natural expansion. Be mindful of its connotations when describing intentional actions.
Example sentences
- The virus has been spreading rapidly.
- She is spreading the frosting on the cake.
- The news is spreading like wildfire.
- The rumor is spreading throughout the school.
- The fire is spreading quickly.
Quotes
Gossip is like a virus, it spreads quickly and infects everyone it touches.
The beauty of kindness is that it spreads like wildfire.
Love is like a butterfly, it spreads its wings and flies.