to sow
Third Person
sows
Present Participle
sowing
Past Tense
sowed
Past Participle
sown
1
to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground
transitive
- She sows tomato seeds in the garden every spring for a fresh harvest.
- He sows wildflower seeds along the roadside to create a vibrant meadow.
- The farmer sows wheat seeds in the field to cultivate a crop for harvest.
- They sow pumpkin seeds in the backyard garden for homemade pies in the fall.
- Sowing lettuce seeds in rows ensures a plentiful supply of fresh greens for salads.
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2
to spread or introduce something, such as an idea or feeling, usually resulting in its widespread impact or development
transitive
- Activists sow awareness by organizing campaigns and events.
- The controversial statement by the politician has sown division and unrest among the public.
- The misinformation campaign was designed to sow discord among the population.
- The teacher's encouragement sowed confidence and motivation in her students.
- Gossip can sow distrust and suspicion among friends and colleagues.
3
to plant seeds in the ground
transitive
- In the spring, farmers sow their fields with wheat.
- She decided to sow the garden with sunflowers and daisies.
- They will sow the lawn with fresh grass seed to fill in the bare patches.
- The farmer plans to sow the field with corn after the last harvest.
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