Feast Before Cutting Down Crossword Clue

We think the answer is "SPREAD" which means:

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

An example sentence would be:

• • "She spread the butter on her toast."
• • "The virus can spread easily from person to person."

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