Becomes more common Crossword Clue Answer

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Question: Becomes more common

Solution: SPREADS

SPREADS Definition 1:
To open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area often + out .
Examples:
The newspaper was spread across his lap.
Her notes were spread all over the desk.
Help me spread the cloth on the table.
He spread out the map on the table. = He spread the map out on the table.
The cards were spread out across the table.
The city is spread out over a wide area. [=the city covers a wide area]
SPREADS Definition 2:
To place (things) over a large area .
Examples:
We spread fertilizer on our yard.
The seeds are spread by wind, birds, and animals.
SPREADS Definition 3:
To become larger or to affect a larger area :to move into more places .
Examples:
The fire spread quickly through the building.
The cancer has spread to her throat.
The use of computer technology has spread into all fields of work.
The odor spread throughout the room.
The plant will spread. [=the plant will produce more plants in the area around it]
The fashion quickly spread from France to England.
SPREADS Definition 4:
To cause (something) to be present in more places throughout a large area .
Examples:
Flies spread diseases.
Missionaries were sent to the colonies to spread Christianity.
The religion was spread through/over much of Europe.
SPREADS Definition 5:
To pass from person to person .
Examples:
Her determination and desire to win spread to the other players.
SPREADS Definition 6:
To become known by many people .
Examples:
The rumor spread quickly.
The news spread like wildfire. [=the news became known very quickly]
SPREADS Definition 7:
To cause (something) to become known by many people .
Examples:
He was spreading lies/gossip/rumors about her.
People are spreading the word [=telling others] about his book.
SPREADS Definition 8:
To move (parts of your body) outward or away from each other + obj often + out no obj + out .
Examples:
She spread [=stretched] her arms wide and hugged him.
The bird spreads its wings.
Spread your fingers wide apart.
Spread out your toes. = Spread your toes out.
There’s no room on the couch to spread yourself out.
Spread your arms out.
There’s no room on the couch to spread out. [=stretch out]
SPREADS Definition 9:
To appear and slowly grow more apparent .
Examples:
A smile slowly spread across her face.
A look of disbelief spread across/over their faces.
SPREADS Definition 10:
To put a layer of (something) on top of something else .
Examples:
He spread butter on the bread. = He spread the bread with butter.
She carefully spread the plaster over the hole.
Spread the glue evenly on the paper.
SPREADS Definition 11:
To divide up (something) over a period of time or among members of a group often + out .
Examples:
The payments are spread over a period of six years.
You should spread the wealth. [=share your money or good fortune with others]
I plan to spread the work out over the next couple of weeks.
The course is spread out over two semesters.

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