1. to open out or extend over a larger area
2. to apply a layer of something on a surface
3. to distribute or disperse over an area or among people

1. the extent or range of something
2. a soft food mixture for putting on bread
3. a large meal with many dishes
Usage: informal

Examples

• She spread the blanket on the grass for the picnic.
• Please spread butter on the toast evenly.
• The fire spread quickly through the dry forest.
• News of the victory spread throughout the town.
• The spread of ages in the class was from 18 to 65.
• I bought a new chocolate spread for breakfast.
• They prepared an impressive spread for the holiday dinner.