ausbreiten
spread
Etwas über eine größere Fläche legen oder in viele Richtungen weitergehen lassen.
The German word "ausbreiten" is a verb that means "to spread out" or "to extend". It is composed of the prefix "aus" (which implies "out" or "outward") and the verb "breiten" (which means "to spread" or "to widen"). "Ausbreiten" is often used in contexts such as unfurling, expanding, or distributing something over a larger area.
Similar words in German include "verbreiten" (to disseminate or to spread), "expandieren" (to expand), and "ausdehnen" (to extend).
While all these terms involve the concept of spreading or extending, "verbreiten" usually emphasizes the act of distributing information or news, "expandieren" often refers to growth in size or capacity, and "ausdehnen" suggests a stretching or widening in physical space.
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Examples
Eine Möglichkeit ist, das Zelt im Garten auszubreiten.verb
One option is to spread the tent out in the garden.
Kinder breiten den großen Teppich auf dem Boden aus.verb
Children spread the large carpet on the floor.
Die Nachricht breitete sich sehr schnell überall aus.verb
The news spread very quickly everywhere.
Der Vogel breitet seine Flügel aus.verb
The bird spreads its wings.
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