What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spreads anti-abortionist values (12)" mean?

The definition is "Spread". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRO (synonym="PRO") + LIFE (synonym="”anti-abortionist”") + RATES (synonym="”values” as a verb") = PROLIFERATES; definition: "Spreads" The answer is PROLIFERATES.

Spreads anti-abortionist values (12)

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