Ausbreiten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausbreiten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to spread", "to unfold" or "to lay out".

Essential properties of "ausbreiten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ausbreiten
  • Simple past: breitete aus
  • Participle: ausgebreitet

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ausbreiten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To spread or unfold over a surface"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie breitete die Decke auf dem Boden aus.She spread the blanket on the floor.
  2. Der Vogel breitete seine Flügel aus.The bird spread its wings.
  3. Die Nachricht breitete sich schnell in der ganzen Stadt aus.The news spread quickly throughout the city.

2.) "To propagate or disseminate (information, disease)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gerücht breitete sich wie ein Lauffeuer aus.The rumor spread like wildfire.
  2. Die Krankheit breitete sich rasch in der Bevölkerung aus.The disease spread rapidly among the population.
  3. Sie breiteten ihre Ideen durch Flugblätter aus.They spread their ideas through leaflets.
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