Grew
Spread
Spread verb - To cause to be known over a considerable area or by many people.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- There was a similar episode in which a "Rumor Weed" grew and eventually took over the town as a rumor spread and became more and more exaggerated.
Source: Miracle-Gro Monster - When Tsukiko grew up and made Maromi for an advertising company, the effect of providing comfort and acting as an emotional crutch spread, which is why it sold so well.
Source: Imaginary Friend - As the UFC grew, the sport of MMA spread out across the world to a number of upstart promotions.
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