English · Common Verbs
spread
/spred/
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open out; cover a surface
Intermediateverb
Definition
To open something out so it covers a larger area, or to put a soft substance over a surface.
Example
Spread some butter on the toast.
Spread some butter on the toast.
Etymology
From Old English 'sprædan' (to spread out).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in cooking and for news or disease spreading; 'spread' is its own past tense.