Distribute something like butter (6)

I believe the answer is:

spread

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'distribute' is the definition.
(I know that distribute is a kind of spread)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for spread that I've seen before include "Scatter around" , "Disseminate through padres" , "Open, fan out, unfold" , "Open out; range" , "Rancher's property - sumptuous meal" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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