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spread Synonyms

Another word for spread

Choosing another word for spread depends on context, so the 53 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To open, arrange, or unroll something so that it covers a larger area.

Usage Example

"They decided to unfold the picnic blanket under the shade of the large oak tree."

Strongest
unfold
unroll
lay out
Strong
open
unfurl
extend
stretch
drape

• verb (Context 2)

To become more widely known, distributed, or dispersed over a geographic area or population.

Usage Example

"The news of the technological breakthrough circulate rapidly across the scientific community."

Strongest
circulate
proliferate
Strong
propagate
diffuse
disperse
get around
travel
radiate

• noun (Context 3)

A soft, paste-like food substance intended to be applied with a knife to bread, crackers, or similar foods.

Usage Example

"The caterer provided a delicious garlic and herb cheese paste during the reception."

Strong
paste
dip
pâté
Weak
butter
preserve

• verb (Context 4)

To apply a substance in an even layer over a surface.

Usage Example

"She carefully smear the mortar over the bricks before placing the next row."

Strongest
smear
slather
Strong
daub
coat
plaster
apply
smooth
butter

• noun (Context 5)

The physical extent, width, or area covered by something.

Usage Example

"The condor has an impressive wing span that allows it to soar for hours without flapping."

Strongest
span
expanse
extent
Strong
breadth
reach
stretch
width
sweep

• adjective (Context 6)

Fully extended, stretched out, or opened.

Usage Example

"The eagle glided effortlessly on outstretched wings as it scanned the valley for prey."

Strongest
outstretched
extended
unfolded
Strong
open
expanded
unfurled

• noun (Context 7)

An abundant and varied meal or feast laid out on a table.

Usage Example

"Her grandparents prepared a massive feast for the family's annual Thanksgiving dinner."

Strongest
feast
banquet
Strong
repast
buffet
smorgasbord
blowout

• adjective (Context 8)

Distributed over a wide area rather than concentrated in a single place.

Usage Example

"The investors maintained a highly dispersed portfolio to minimize their exposure to financial risk."

Strongest
dispersed
distributed
Strong
scattered
diversified
diffused
widespread
decentralized

Opposites of spread

The opposite of spread shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

folded
fold
concentrated
roll up
centralized
closed
furl
furled
See all opposites of spread

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spread. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spread
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