spread the word

phrase

: to tell others

People are spreading the word about his book.

Spread the word that we're leaving in five minutes.

Examples of spread the word in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Angelica’s family quickly sprang into action to search for her and spread the word on social media. — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

But the inability a company to buy ads hampers a campaign’s visibility and removes a key tool that studios use to spread the word about a movie currently in theaters. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

Jeanne Franklin, public health director of the Chester County Health Department in Pennsylvania, told ABC News the most powerful form of communication is from individuals who have been vaccinated and spread the word. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

With the midterms coming up and the administration hinting generally at more budget cuts in the past week, educators here want to spread the word. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for spread the word

• afterword
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• ladybird
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• undergird
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• bluebird