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to sow
verbgeneral usevery common/sɨˈmjaɾ/se·me·ar
Definitions
21
To plant seeds in the ground so they will grow.
Usage examples
“The farmer will sow wheat this autumn.”
“You need to sow carefully to ensure a good harvest.”
Common combinations
sow a fieldsow the landsowing season
Idiomatic expressions
- To sow the wind and reap the whirlwind. (To cause problems and suffer severe consequences.)
2
To cause, spread, or instigate (ideas, feelings, discord, etc.).
Usage examples
“That speech sowed doubt among the listeners.”
“I don't want to sow discord in the family.”
Common combinations
sow discordsow ideassow confusion