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Synonyms for Spread (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers):
paste

WordNet sense 2 (a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed):
banquet, feast

WordNet sense 3 (process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space):
spreading

WordNet sense 4 (two facing pages of a book or other publication):
spreadhead, facing pages

WordNet sense 5 (a haphazard distribution in all directions):
scatter

WordNet sense 6 (a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures):
gap

WordNet sense 7 (farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)):
ranch, cattle farm, cattle ranch

WordNet sense 8 (decorative cover for a bed):
bedspread, counterpane, bedcover, bed covering

WordNet sense 9 (spread across or over):
overspread

WordNet sense 10 (strew or distribute over an area):
spread out

WordNet sense 11 (move outward):
diffuse, diffuse, fan out

WordNet sense 12 (made ready or fit or suitable beforehand):
prepared

WordNet sense 13 (spread out or open from a closed or folded state):
open, unfold

WordNet sense 14 (fully extended in width):
outspread

WordNet sense 15 (become distributed or widespread):
propagate

WordNet sense 16 (distribute or disperse widely):
distribute

WordNet sense 17 (become widely known and passed on):
circulate, go around

WordNet sense 18 (cause to become widely known):
broadcast, circularize, disperse, disseminate, circularise, pass around

WordNet sense 19 (distributed or spread over a considerable extent):
dispersed

WordNet sense 20 (spread out or scattered about or divided up):
distributed


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