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Definition of spread the word
: 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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spreadplay
: to open or expand over a larger area
: to stretch out : extend
: to distribute over an area
: the act or process of spreading
: extent of spreading
: something spread out: such as
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wordplay
: something that is said
: talk, discourse
: the text of a vocal musical composition
: speak
: to express in words : phrase
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