spread around

VERB

advocate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back campaign for defend encourage favor further justify press for promote propose push recommend support tout uphold urge

STRONG

advance advise bless bolster boost champion countenance plug side vindicate

WEAK

argue for be in corner brace up build up get on bandwagon give a leg up give a lift go for go to bat for go with hold with plead for plump for ride shotgun for root for run interference for say so speak for stump for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block conceal condemn deny disapprove discourage dissuade hide hinder hurt oppose refuse reject

STRONG

decrease halt prevent undermine

WEAK

assail attack criticize impugn protest

VERB

announce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call declare disclose issue publish release report reveal tell

STRONG

advertise annunciate blast blazon broadcast communicate disseminate divulge drum impart intimate proclaim promulgate propound publicize state trumpet

WEAK

give out make known make public pass the word run off at mouth sound off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide hold keep listen suppress

STRONG

keep quiet secret

WEAK

be quiet bottle up keep secret refrain repress withhold

VERB

pronounce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assert deliver proclaim

STRONG

affirm blast call decree drum judge mouth say trumpet verbalize

WEAK

sound off

Antonyms

WEAK

conceal hide mumble

Example Sentences

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Outside the property is just as luxurious, with numerous entertaining areas spread around the grounds, as well as a stunning swimming pool and spa that provides the perfect place to relax.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

During especially powerful events, these particles collide with atmospheric gases and create carbon 14 compounds that spread around the globe and become trapped inside living organisms.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

While San Francisco has been the main hub during Super Bowl week, events and parties have been spread around the Bay Area, beginning with Opening Night in San Jose on Monday.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The money mostly goes to the middle men, but one can assume it gets spread around in various ways.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2026

Some adults and kids sit in chairs spread around the room, talking and laughing.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

spread around

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