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spread in Malay

hampar

/spɹɛd/UK/spɹiːd/

spread in Malay: hampar, sebar, lepa. In English, spread means to stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

Malay words for spread

to stretch out, expand
hampar
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
sebar
food designed to be spread
lepa

English meaning of spread

  1. verb To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
  2. verb To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. simple past and past participle of spread.
  3. verb To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.
  4. verb To proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated.

Full definition of spread

spread in a sentence

  • He spread his newspaper on the table.
  • I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.
  • I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor.

Synonyms of spread

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Questions about spread in Malay

What is the meaning of spread in Malay?
Spread in Malay is hampar, sebar, lepa.
Apakah maksud spread dalam bahasa Melayu?
Spread: hampar, sebar, lepa.
What does spread mean in English?
Spread means to stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

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