to spread
01
sprida, utbreda
to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people
Intransitive: to spread
Exempel
The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places.
Influensaviruset kan lätt spridas på trånga platser.
Right now, concerns about the pandemic are spreading across the globe.
Just nu sprider sig farhågor om pandemin över hela världen.
02
sprida, öppna
to open something that is closed or folded
Transitive: to spread a closed or folded object
Exempel
She spread the blanket on the grass for a picnic.
Hon spridde ut filten på gräset för en picknick.
He spread the newspaper on the table to read.
Han spridde ut tidningen på bordet för att läsa.
03
sprida, fördela
to extend something across a surface or throughout a space
Transitive: to spread sth somewhere
Exempel
The gardener spread fertilizer across the entire lawn to promote healthy grass growth.
Trädgårdsmästaren spridde gödsel över hela gräsmattan för att främja hälsosam gräsväxt.
The chef instructed the kitchen staff to spread herbs generously over the pizza before baking.
Kocken instruerade kökspersonalen att sprida örterna generöst över pizzan innan den bakades.
04
sprida, bre
to put a layer of a smooth or soft substance over a surface
Transitive: to spread a soft substance on a surface
Exempel
She spread butter on her toast before adding the jam.
Hon bredde smör på sin toast innan hon lade till sylt.
He spread cream cheese on the bagel for breakfast.
Han bredde på cream cheese på bageln till frukost.
05
sprida, utbreda
to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people
Transitive: to spread influence of something
Exempel
The campaign spread its influence to neighboring cities.
Kampanjen spridde sitt inflytande till grannstäder.
The charity spread its efforts to other regions in need of help.
Välgörenhetsorganisationen spridde sina ansträngningar till andra regioner som behöver hjälp.
06
sprida, främja
to make more people know or be aware of something by sharing or promoting it
Transitive: to spread a piece of information or message
Exempel
The organization spread awareness about the importance of environmental conservation through educational campaigns.
Organisationen spridde medvetenhet om vikten av miljöbevarande genom utbildningskampanjer.
The activists spread information about human rights violations in the region.
Aktivisterna sprider information om brott mot de mänskliga rättigheterna i regionen.
07
sprida, veckla ut
to extend or stretch something out
Transitive: to spread a body part
Exempel
The eagle spread its wings wide as it soared gracefully through the sky.
Örnen spridde ut sina vingar brett när den svävade graciöst genom himlen.
The cat stretched and spread its body across the sunny spot on the windowsill.
Katten sträckte på sig och spridde ut sin kropp över den soliga fläcken på fönsterbrädan.
08
sprida, breda
to cover or overlay a surface with a substance, material, or object
Transitive: to spread a surface with a material
Exempel
The artist spread the sculpture with a layer of wax to give it a glossy finish.
Konstnären spridde en lager vax över skulpturen för att ge den en glansig finish.
They spread the driveway with gravel to improve its appearance and durability.
De spridde grus på uppfarten för att förbättra dess utseende och hållbarhet.
09
sprida sig, spridas
to become known by a larger group of people
Exempel
The rumor spread quickly throughout the office.
Ryktet sprids snabbt över hela kontoret.
The news about the new law spread rapidly across the country.
Nyheten om den nya lagen sprids snabbt över hela landet.
Spread
01
gård, ranch
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
02
skillnad, ojämlikhet
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
03
spridning, slumpmässig fördelning
a haphazard distribution in all directions
04
spridning, utbredning
the act or process of something becoming known or shared by a larger area or group
Exempel
The rapid spread of ideas led to important social changes.
Den snabba spridningen av idéer ledde till viktiga sociala förändringar.
Efforts were made to control the spread of false stories.
Ansträngningar gjordes för att kontrollera spridningen av falska berättelser.
05
bäddöverkast, dekorativ täckning
decorative cover for a bed
06
festmåltid, bankett
a feast featuring a variety of delicious dishes that bring immense satisfaction and pleasure to those partaking in it
07
en improviserad måltid, en delad mellanmål
a shared improvised meal made from commissary items
SlangExempel
The inmates prepared a spread from chips, ramen, and canned tuna.
De intagna förberedde en improviserad måltid av chips, ramen och burktonfisk.
Everyone contributed snacks to make a big spread.
Alla bidrog med mellanmål för att göra en stor delad måltid.
spread
01
fördela, spridd
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
02
utbredd, utsträckt
expanded in dimension
03
utbredd, uppdukad
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
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