SPREAD OVER Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the phrase spread over. (close relations)
Definition of SPREAD OVER
Best Alternative Words for SPREAD OVER
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| 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 | ||||||||
| bestrew | verbv | |||||||
verb • cover by strewing | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| overlay | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior • a layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface verb • put something on top of something else • kill by lying on | ||||||||
| overrun | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • too much production or more than expected verb • invade in great numbers • occupy in large numbers or live on a host • flow or run over (a limit or brim) • seize the position of and defeat • run beyond or past | ||||||||
| pervade | verbv | |||||||
verb • spread or diffuse through | ||||||||
| pierce | verbv | |||||||
noun • 14th President of the United States (1804-1869) verb • cut or make a way through • move or affect (a person's emotions or bodily feelings) deeply or sharply • sound sharply or shrilly • penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument • make a hole into | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| sprinkle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby • the act of sprinkling or splashing water verb • distribute loosely • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • rain gently • scatter with liquid; wet lightly | ||||||||
| strew | verbv | |||||||
verb • spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic) • cover; be dispersed over | ||||||||
