verb
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to draw, stretch or open out, esp. over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded; to spread out.
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to be stretched or opened out over a flat surface; to be spread out.
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to scatter abroad; to diffuse or disseminate, as knowledge, news, disease, etc.
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to be scattered abroad; to be diffused or disseminated.
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(fig.) to display or exhibit the full extent, to exaggeate the imporance, merits, etc.