Definition of spread out

verb (v)

• move outward (verb.motion)

  Synonym: diffuse, fan out, spread
  

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• set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series (verb.contact)

  Synonym: string out
  

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• strew or distribute over an area (verb.motion)

  Synonym: scatter, spread
  

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• extend in one or more directions (verb.motion)

  Synonym: expand
  Antonym: contract, shrink
  

  source: wordnet30
• turn outward (verb.motion)

  Synonym: rotate, splay, turn out
  

  source: wordnet30
• move away from each other (verb.motion)

  Synonym: disperse, dissipate, scatter
  

  source: wordnet30
• spread out or open from a closed or folded state (verb.contact)

  Synonym: open, spread, unfold
  Antonym: fold, fold up, turn up
  

  source: wordnet30

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