verb
1.
to spread (something) loosely or at intervals usually over a substantial area
strew seed for birds
Synonyms: bestrew, broadcast, disject, disseminate, scatter, sow, straw; compare spread 1, sprinkle 1
Related Word: dust, pepper; dissipate; cover
2.
Synonyms: spread 1, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, propagate, radiate