A smile spread across his face as he laughed.

Meaning: It means that he smiled broadly and happily.

Choice of Words: A smile is an expression of happiness or amusement. Spread means to move or extend something over a surface. Across means from one side to the other. When you put them together, "A smile spread across his face" means that the smile covered his entire face.

Alternative Expressions

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