SPREAD Synonyms
There are 30 hypernyms of the word spread. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SPREAD
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circulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • become widely known and passed on • cause to become widely known • cause to be distributed • move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point • cause to move in a circuit or system • move around freely from person to person or from place to place | ||||||||
diffuse | verbv | |||||||
adjective • (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected adjective satellite • spread out; not concentrated in one place • lacking conciseness verb • move outward • spread or diffuse through • cause to become widely known | ||||||||
propagate | verbv | |||||||
verb • transmit from one generation to the next • travel through the air • transmit • become distributed or widespread • transmit or cause to broaden or spread • cause to become widely known • cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering • multiply sexually or asexually | ||||||||
disseminate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to become widely known | ||||||||
distribute | verbv | |||||||
verb • administer or bestow, as in small portions • distribute or disperse widely • release • give to several people • cause to be distributed • cause to become widely known • spread throughout a given area • be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses • be mathematically distributive • to arrange in a systematic order | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
proliferate | verbv | |||||||
verb • grow rapidly • cause to grow or increase rapidly | ||||||||
publicize | verbv | |||||||
verb • make public • call attention to | ||||||||
spreading | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate • act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time | ||||||||
swole | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • Extremely muscled | ||||||||
banquet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ceremonial dinner party for many people • a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed verb • provide a feast or banquet for • partake in a feast or banquet | ||||||||
bedcover | nounn | |||||||
noun • decorative cover for a bed | ||||||||
bedspread | nounn | |||||||
noun • decorative cover for a bed | ||||||||
broadcast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • message that is transmitted by radio or television • a radio or television show verb • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television • sow over a wide area, especially by hand • cause to become widely known | ||||||||
circularise | verbv | |||||||
verb • canvass by distributing letters • distribute circulars to • cause to become widely known | ||||||||
circularize | verbv | |||||||
verb • canvass by distributing letters • canvass by using a questionnaire • distribute circulars to • cause to become widely known • make circular | ||||||||
counterpane | nounn | |||||||
noun • decorative cover for a bed | ||||||||
disperse | verbv | |||||||
verb • distribute loosely • to cause to separate and go in different directions • cause to separate • move away from each other • separate (light) into spectral rays • cause to become widely known | ||||||||
dispersed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • distributed or spread over a considerable extent | ||||||||
feast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a ceremonial dinner party for many people • something experienced with great delight • a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed • an elaborate party (often outdoors) verb • partake in a feast or banquet • provide a feast or banquet for • gratify | ||||||||