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spread widely
[/spred ˈwaɪdli/]
verb phrase
disseminar amplamente
1.
to distribute or extend something over a large area or among many people
The news spread widely across social media.
A notícia se disseminou amplamente nas redes sociais.
2.
to become known or prevalent in many places
The disease spread widely throughout the region.
A doença se espalhou amplamente pela região.
Synonyms
disseminate
circulate widely
propagate
distribute broadly
extend far and wide
Antonyms
contain
localize
restrict
limit
confine
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espalhar amplamente
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
se espalhar bastante
informal variant
Portugal
alastrar-se amplamente
more formal, often used for diseases or phenomena
Related Idioms & Phrases
spread like wildfire
go viral
make the rounds
get around
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