°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."
°To
extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to
stretch out in varying or opposing directions.
"I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home."
noun
°The act of
spreading or something that has been spread.
synonyms:
disseminate, circulate, propagate, put about
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, straddle