To spread
Example: The news spreads quickly through social media platforms
Definition
"To spread" means to extend or distribute something over a wider area or among more people. It often refers to the dissemination of information, substances, or physical objects, such as when news spreads quickly through social media platforms, reaching a large audience rapidly.
Etymology
The verb "to spread" originates from the Old English word "spreadan," which means to stretch out or extend. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse "spretta." Did you know that the word has been used since before the 12th century to describe both physical and metaphorical extensions?
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"To spread" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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