VocabJLPT N2
to spread
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to spread
  2. 2. to be propagated
This verb means to spread or become widely known or distributed among people. It is used to describe how information, customs, diseases, or trends gradually reach more and more people.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why does misinformation spread so much faster than the truth?

Sentence 2

If the misunderstanding spreads, it will take time to rebuild trust.

Sentence 3

"His idea apparently spread overseas too," the professor mentioned.

Sentence 4

If good word gets around, reservations should increase as well.

Sentence 5

I wonder how this practice spread throughout the community.