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SPREAD Synonyms

There are 37 synonyms of the word spread. (exact relations)
There are 30 hypernyms of the word spread. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SPREAD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spread, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (26)
cover distribute move travel air bare bedclothes bedding circulate condiment continue disparity dispersion distribution extend extension farm girth go locomote meal page publicise publicize repast undo
Phrases (4)
bed clothingchange of locationpass aroundpass on

Alternatives for CIRCULATE

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