spread
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1. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | extension, |
| definition | : | act of expanding in scope; making more widely available (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | circulation, |
| definition | : | the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area (noun.act) |
2. decorative cover for a bed (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | coverlet, |
| definition | : | a decorative bedspread (usually quilted) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | quilted bedspread, |
| definition | : | a bedspread constructed like a thin quilt (noun.artifact) |
3. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | farm, |
| definition | : | workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit (noun.artifact) |
4. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | disparity, |
| definition | : | inequality or difference in some respect (noun.attribute) |
5. a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | dispersion, distribution, |
| definition | : | the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | diffuseness, |
| definition | : | the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume (noun.attribute) |
6. the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age) (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | girth, |
| definition | : | the distance around a person's body (noun.attribute) |
7. two facing pages of a book or other publication (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | page, |
| definition | : | one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | centerfold, centrefold, |
| definition | : | a magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | publication, |
| definition | : | a copy of a printed work offered for distribution (noun.communication) |
8. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event)
| hypernym | : | change of location, travel, |
| definition | : | a movement through space that changes the location of something (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | diffusion, |
| definition | : | the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | invasion, |
| definition | : | (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | irradiation, |
| definition | : | (physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | radiation, |
| definition | : | the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats (noun.event) |
9. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed (noun.food)
| hypernym | : | meal, repast, |
| definition | : | the food served and eaten at one time (noun.food) |
10. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (noun.food)
| hypernym | : | condiment, |
| definition | : | a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | nut butter, |
| definition | : | ground nuts blended with a little butter (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | peanut butter, |
| definition | : | a spread made from ground peanuts (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | marshmallow fluff, |
| definition | : | a very sweet white spread resembling marshmallow candy (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | onion butter, |
| definition | : | butter blended with minced onion (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | pimento butter, |
| definition | : | butter blended with mashed pimento (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | shrimp butter, |
| definition | : | butter blended with chopped shrimp or seasoned with essence from shrimp shells (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | lobster butter, |
| definition | : | butter blended with chopped lobster or seasoned with essence from lobster shells (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | cheese spread, |
| definition | : | spread made of cheese mixed with butter or cream or cream cheese and seasonings (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | anchovy butter, |
| definition | : | butter blended with mashed anchovies (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | fishpaste, |
| definition | : | a paste of fish or shellfish (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | garlic butter, |
| definition | : | butter seasoned with mashed garlic (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | miso, |
| definition | : | a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | hommos, hoummos, hummus, humous, humus, |
| definition | : | a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | pate, |
| definition | : | liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | tapenade, |
| definition | : | a spread consisting of capers and black olives and anchovies made into a puree with olive oil (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | tahini, |
| definition | : | a thick Middle Eastern paste made from ground sesame seeds (noun.food) |
11. cause to become widely known (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | podcast, |
| definition | : | distribute (multimedia files) over the internet for playback on a mobile device or a personal computer (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | sow, |
| definition | : | introduce into an environment (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | carry, run, |
| definition | : | include as the content; broadcast or publicize (verb.creation) |
12. become widely known and passed on (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | cause to become widely known (verb.communication) |
13. distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | generalise, generalize, |
| definition | : | become systemic and spread throughout the body (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | discharge, |
| definition | : | pour forth or release (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | straw, strew, |
| definition | : | spread by scattering ( (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | export, |
| definition | : | cause to spread in another part of the world (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | propagate, |
| definition | : | transmit or cause to broaden or spread (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | deploy, |
| definition | : | to distribute systematically or strategically (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | redistribute, |
| definition | : | distribute anew (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | sprawl, straggle, |
| definition | : | go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way (verb.motion) |
14. become distributed or widespread (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | move, |
| definition | : | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | catch, |
| definition | : | spread or be communicated (verb.contact) |
15. spread out or open from a closed or folded state (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | undo, |
| definition | : | cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | divaricate, |
| definition | : | spread apart (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | exfoliate, |
| definition | : | spread by opening the leaves of (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | grass, |
| definition | : | spread out clothes on the grass to let it dry and bleach (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | butterfly, |
| definition | : | cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | uncross, |
| definition | : | change from a crossed to an uncrossed position (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | splay, |
| definition | : | spread open or apart (verb.motion) |
16. cover by spreading something over (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | cover, |
| definition | : | provide with a covering or cause to be covered (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | slather, |
| definition | : | spread thickly (verb.contact) |
17. move outward (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | percolate, |
| definition | : | spread gradually (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | creep, |
| definition | : | grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface) (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | bleed, run, |
| definition | : | be diffused (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | mantle, |
| definition | : | spread over a surface, like a mantle (verb.motion) |
18. strew or distribute over an area (verb.motion)
| hyponym | : | manure, muck, |
| definition | : | spread manure, as for fertilization (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | birdlime, lime, |
| definition | : | spread birdlime on branches to catch birds (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | circumfuse, |
| definition | : | spread something around something (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | distribute, |
| definition | : | spread throughout a given area (verb.stative) |
19. spread across or over (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | continue, cover, extend, |
| definition | : | span an interval of distance, space or time (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | transgress, |
| definition | : | spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline (verb.stative) |
20. distributed or spread over a considerable extent (adj.all)
| similar | : | distributed, |
| definition | : | spread out or scattered about or divided up (adj.all) |
21. fully extended in width (adj.all)
| similar | : | extended, |
| definition | : | fully extended or stretched forth (adj.all) |
22. prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out (adj.all)
| similar | : | prepared, |
| definition | : | made ready or fit or suitable beforehand (adj.all) |
23. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act)
| derivation | : | broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | cause to become widely known (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | become distributed or widespread (verb.contact) |
24. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | ranch, |
| definition | : | manage or run a ranch (verb.social) |
25. a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | cause to become widely known (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | become distributed or widespread (verb.contact) |
26. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event)
| derivation | : | broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | cause to become widely known (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | become distributed or widespread (verb.contact) |
27. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed (noun.food)
| derivation | : | banquet, feast, junket, |
| definition | : | partake in a feast or banquet (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | banquet, feast, junket, |
| definition | : | provide a feast or banquet for (verb.consumption) |
28. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (noun.food)
| derivation | : | spread, |
| definition | : | distribute over a surface in a layer (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | spread, |
| definition | : | cover by spreading something over (verb.contact) |
29. cause to become widely known (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | circulation, |
| definition | : | the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | extension, propagation, |
| definition | : | the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | broadcast, |
| definition | : | message that is transmitted by radio or television (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
30. become widely known and passed on (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
31. distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact)
| also | : | spread out, string out, |
| definition | : | set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series (verb.contact) |
| also | : | expand, spread out, |
| definition | : | extend in one or more directions (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | distribution, |
| definition | : | the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | spreader, |
| definition | : | a hand tool for spreading something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
32. become distributed or widespread (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
33. spread out or open from a closed or folded state (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | fold, fold up, turn up, |
| definition | : | bend or lay so that one part covers the other (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | opening, |
| definition | : | becoming open or being made open (noun.act) |
34. distribute over a surface in a layer (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | spreader, |
| definition | : | a hand tool for spreading something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | paste, spread, |
| definition | : | a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (noun.food) |
35. cover by spreading something over (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | spreader, |
| definition | : | a hand tool for spreading something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | paste, spread, |
| definition | : | a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (noun.food) |
36. move outward (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
37. strew or distribute over an area (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | broadcaster, spreader, |
| definition | : | a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
38. spread across or over (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
39. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act)
| derivation | : | broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | cause to become widely known (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | become distributed or widespread (verb.contact) |
40. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | ranch, |
| definition | : | manage or run a ranch (verb.social) |
41. a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | cause to become widely known (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | become distributed or widespread (verb.contact) |
42. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event)
| derivation | : | broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | cause to become widely known (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | propagate, spread, |
| definition | : | become distributed or widespread (verb.contact) |
43. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed (noun.food)
| derivation | : | banquet, feast, junket, |
| definition | : | partake in a feast or banquet (verb.consumption) |
| derivation | : | banquet, feast, junket, |
| definition | : | provide a feast or banquet for (verb.consumption) |
44. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (noun.food)
| derivation | : | spread, |
| definition | : | distribute over a surface in a layer (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | spread, |
| definition | : | cover by spreading something over (verb.contact) |
45. cause to become widely known (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | circulation, |
| definition | : | the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | extension, propagation, |
| definition | : | the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | broadcast, |
| definition | : | message that is transmitted by radio or television (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
46. become widely known and passed on (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
47. distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact)
| also | : | spread out, string out, |
| definition | : | set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series (verb.contact) |
| also | : | expand, spread out, |
| definition | : | extend in one or more directions (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | distribution, |
| definition | : | the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | spreader, |
| definition | : | a hand tool for spreading something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
48. become distributed or widespread (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
49. spread out or open from a closed or folded state (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | fold, fold up, turn up, |
| definition | : | bend or lay so that one part covers the other (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | opening, |
| definition | : | becoming open or being made open (noun.act) |
50. distribute over a surface in a layer (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | spreader, |
| definition | : | a hand tool for spreading something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | paste, spread, |
| definition | : | a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (noun.food) |
51. cover by spreading something over (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | spreader, |
| definition | : | a hand tool for spreading something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | paste, spread, |
| definition | : | a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (noun.food) |
52. move outward (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
53. strew or distribute over an area (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | broadcaster, spreader, |
| definition | : | a mechanical device for scattering something (seed or fertilizer or sand etc.) in all directions (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
54. spread across or over (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | scatter, spread, |
| definition | : | a haphazard distribution in all directions (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | spread, spreading, |
| definition | : | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (noun.event) |
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