overspread

[ oh-ver-spred ]
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verb (used with object),o·ver·spread, o·ver·spread·ing.
  1. to spread or diffuse over: A blush of embarrassment overspread his face.

Origin of overspread

1
before 1000; Middle English overspreden,Old English ofersprǣdan.See over-, spread

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How to use overspread in a sentence

  • The captain closed one eye, and a leer of subtle cunning overspread his face.

    St. Martin's Summer | Rafael Sabatini
  • She saw him look at her, and a quick flush overspread her thin, pale cheeks as she detected his look.

    The Underworld | James C. Welsh
  • Aratov observed also the expression of weariness which now overspread all her stern features.