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spread
1. verb /spɹɛd/
a) To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

He spread his newspaper on the table.

b) To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions.

I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.

Syn: disseminate, circulate, propagate, put about
2. noun /spɹɛd/
a) The act of spreading or something that has been spread.
b) An expanse of land.
Syn: straddle

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