spread on
Frequency: 8.216.5 per million words
to apply a substance over a surface
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Examples (10)
- He spread marmalade on the toast.
- She carefully spread the cream cheese on her bagel.
- Remember to spread a thin layer of sunscreen on your face before going out.
- The artist will spread the vibrant paint on the canvas.
- Could you please spread some butter on this bread for me?
- He was spreading fertilizer on the lawn to help it grow.
- The chef expertly spread the sauce on the pizza dough.
- Make sure to spread the ointment on the affected area twice a day.
- We need to spread mulch on the flower beds before winter.
- A thick layer of icing was spread on the birthday cake.