Synonyms of sprawl

sprawl

verb

1

as in to extend

to extend outwards from or as if from a central point

The suburbs sprawl for miles beyond the city's downtown.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extend
• diverge
• expand
• divide
• radiate
• spread (out)
• scatter
• splay
• increase
• ray
• part
• proliferate
• branch
• rise
• swell
• fan (out)
• diffuse
• climb
• roll up
• separate
• disperse
• fork
• escalate
• multiply
• enlarge
• dissipate
• mount
• mushroom
• snowball
• wax
• dispense
• gain
• sow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limit
• restrict
• contain
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• focus
• contract
• recede
• meet
• converge
• join
• concentrate
• dwindle
• wane
• funnel

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• limit
• restrict
• contain
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• focus
• contract
• recede
• meet
• converge
• join
• concentrate
• dwindle
• wane
• funnel

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2

as in to stretch (out)

to rest with the arms and legs spread out

There's no feeling like sprawling out on your bed after a hard day's work.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stretch (out)
• sit
• flop
• spread (out)
• lounge
• rest
• slouch
• squat
• relax
• plop
• straddle
• recline
• lie back
• plump
• plank
• plonk
• plunk
• bask
• set
• loll
• perch
• kick back
• repose
• splay
• flump
• outspread
• flare (out)
• expand
• unfurl
• unfold
• open
• fan (out)
• outstretch
• extend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stand
• rise
• arise
• get up

• stand
• rise
• arise
• get up