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SPRAWL Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word sprawl. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word sprawl. (close relations)
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straggle
verbv
noun

• a wandering or disorderly grouping (of things or persons)

verb

• wander from a direct or straight course

• go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way

cover
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

verb

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

expand
verbv
verb

• extend in one or more directions

• become larger in size or volume or quantity

• make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity

• grow vigorously

• exaggerate or make bigger

• add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

• expand the influence of

extend
verbv
verb

• extend in scope or range or area

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• make available; provide

• thrust or extend out

• reach outward in space

• offer verbally

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• expand the influence of

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• cause to move at full gallop

• open or straighten out; unbend

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• prolong the time allowed for payment of

• continue or extend

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

proliferate
verbv
verb

• grow rapidly

• cause to grow or increase rapidly

ramble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an aimless amble on a winding course

verb

• continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

range
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

• the limits within which something can be effective

• a large tract of grassy open land on which livestock can graze

• a series of hills or mountains

• a place for shooting (firing or driving) projectiles of various kinds

• a variety of different things or activities

• (mathematics) the set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined

• the limit of capability

• a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

verb

• change or be different within limits

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun

• range or extend over; occupy a certain area

• lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line

• feed as in a meadow or pasture

• let eat

• assign a rank or rating to

scatter
verbv
noun

• a haphazard distribution in all directions

• the act of scattering

verb

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• move away from each other

• distribute loosely

• sow by scattering

• cause to separate

• strew or distribute over an area

splay
verbv
noun

• an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger

adjective satellite

• turned outward in an ungainly manner

verb

• spread open or apart

• turn outward

• move out of position

spread
verbv
noun

• process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

• a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

• farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

• a haphazard distribution in all directions

• a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

• a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

• two facing pages of a book or other publication

• the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

• decorative cover for a bed

• act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

adjective satellite

• distributed or spread over a considerable extent

• prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

• fully extended in width

verb

• distribute or disperse widely

• become distributed or widespread

• spread across or over

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

• cause to become widely known

• become widely known and passed on

• strew or distribute over an area

• move outward

• cover by spreading something over

• distribute over a surface in a layer

spread-eagle
verb, nounv, n
adjective satellite

• with arms and legs stretched out and apart

verb

• stretch out completely

• stretch over

• execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out

• stand with arms and legs spread out

• defeat disastrously

stretch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large and unbroken expanse or distance

• the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

• a straightaway section of a racetrack

• exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

• extension to or beyond the ordinary limit

• an unbroken period of time during which you do something

• the capacity for being stretched

adjective satellite

• having an elongated seating area

• easily stretched

verb

• occupy a large, elongated area

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• become longer by being stretched and pulled

• make long or longer by pulling and stretching

• lie down comfortably

• pull in opposite directions

• extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

• extend one's body or limbs

unfold
verbv
verb

• develop or come to a promising stage

• open to the view

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• spread out or open from a closed or folded state

conurbation
nounn
noun

• an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities

sprawling
adjectiveadj
noun

• an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

adjective satellite

• spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

urban sprawl
nounn
noun

• an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities

Best Hypernyms For SPRAWL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sprawl, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
attitude distribute lie position posture sit spread
Phrases (2)
populated areaurban area

Alternatives for STRAGGLE

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