| spreading | | |
| n. (event) | 1. spread, spreading | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space. |
| ~ change of location, travel | a movement through space that changes the location of something. |
| ~ diffusion | the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another. |
| ~ dispersion, scattering | spreading widely or driving off. |
| ~ invasion | (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body.; "the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures" |
| ~ irradiation | (physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex. |
| ~ radiation | the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats. |
| n. (communication) | 2. airing, dissemination, public exposure, spreading | the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate. |
| ~ transmission | communication by means of transmitted signals. |
| ~ circulation | the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines). |
| ~ propagation, extension | the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions. |
| n. (act) | 3. spread, spreading | act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time. |
| ~ extension | act of expanding in scope; making more widely available.; "extension of the program to all in need" |
| ~ circulation | the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area. |
| ~ dispersal, dispersion, dissemination, diffusion | the act of dispersing or diffusing something.; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge" |
| ~ strewing, scatter, scattering | the act of scattering. |
| ~ decentralisation, decentralization | the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments. |
| pervade | | |
| v. (contact) | 1. diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle | spread or diffuse through.; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks" |
| ~ penetrate, perforate | pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance.; "The bullet penetrated her chest" |
| ~ spiritise, spiritize | imbue with a spirit. |
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