Spread (spred), USA pronunciation v., spread, spread Idioms spread oneself (too) thin, to try to do too many projects at the same time: He was spreading himself too thin: he was a single parent, a student, and a volunteer at his church, and he had a full-time job.Journalism a large, lengthy display, treatment of a topic, or advertisement, such as one covering two or more pages.Food a food preparation for spreading, such as jam or peanut butter.Informal Termsa great amount of food set out on a table įeast: He always puts out a lavish spread at the office parties.a cloth covering for a bed, table, etc., esp.a wide range or expanse of something, as property or land: His ranch was a beautiful spread up in the mountains.the extent of spreading, such as a distance between two points: to measure the spread of branches.an act or instance of spreading: The World Health Organization tracked the rapid spread of malaria.to (cause to) become widely known: Someone is spreading rumors about his past.to be able to be applied in a layer or coating: The butter is supposed to spread easily.to apply (something) to or on (something) in a thin layer or coating.The fire spread quickly in the high winds. to (cause to) be distributed over an area of space or time: to spread seed on the ground.The wings of that bird spread several feet. Move apart: The bird spread its wings and flew. The blanket will spread far enough for both of us to sit on it. over a flat surface: Spread the blanket under the tree. Spread /sprɛd/ USA pronunciation v., spread, spread
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