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.

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Williams hopes those relationships, performances and distinctive Kansas City venues encourage performers to return and audiences to spread the word. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 The White House pointed to spots by the Obama administration to promote the Affordable Care Act and the Biden administration to spread the word about the Covid vaccine. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 In an effort to spread the word for the need for this bill, Rappaport has organized Connecticut joining the inaugural walk and peaceful rally for Long Term Care Reform. — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 Sheen is most notably remembered for his pioneering work in using television to spread the word of God, dating back to the 1940s. — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spread the word

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“Spread the word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spread%20the%20word. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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