Meaning of the word "spread the word" in English

What does "spread the word" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spread the word

US /sprɛd ðə wɜrd/
UK /sprɛd ðə wɜːd/
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Idiom

to tell many people about some news or information

Example:
We need to spread the word about the upcoming charity event.
Once the news broke, social media helped spread the word quickly.