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publicize vs spread

spread vs publicize

publicize is not a noun while spread is a noun.

publicize is not an adjective while spread is an adjective.

publicize and spread both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
publicize No No Yes No
spread Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, spread is a hyponym of publicize; that is, spread is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than publicize:
  • publicize: make public
  • spread: cause to become widely known
publicize (noun) spread (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
decorative cover for a bed
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
a haphazard distribution in all directions
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
two facing pages of a book or other publication
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
publicize (adjective) spread (adjective)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
fully extended in width
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
publicize (verb) spread (verb)
make public cause to become widely known
call attention to become widely known and passed on
distribute or disperse widely
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
become distributed or widespread
cover by spreading something over
distribute over a surface in a layer
strew or distribute over an area
move outward
spread across or over
Difference between publicize and spread

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