spread
verb
°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.
°An expanse of land.
synonyms: disseminate, circulate, propagate, put about more» , straddle