Metastasize

Synonyms of metastasize

• spread
• disseminate
• proliferate

Antonyms of metastasize

• stagnate
• shrink
• recede

Collocations of metastasize

cancer cells

Frequency: 80 %

The cancer cells had metastasized to her lungs.

tumor

Frequency: 70 %

The tumor had metastasized to other organs in his body.

lymph nodes

Frequency: 60 %

The cancer had metastasized to the lymph nodes, indicating advanced stage.

brain

Frequency: 50 %

The cancer had metastasized to her brain, causing neurological symptoms.

liver

Frequency: 40 %

The cancer had metastasized to his liver, affecting its function.

Idiomatic Expressions for metastasize

• Phrase: metastasize into a larger problem
  Meaning: to develop or grow into a more serious or complex issue
  Usage: What started as a small disagreement between coworkers quickly metastasized into a larger problem.