C1verbnatureenvironment
US/soʊ/
UK/səʊ/
to plant seeds in the ground; also to cause something bad to begin or spread
In context
Farmers here sow rice in early spring, once the fields are wet.
The rumors were meant to sow doubt among the voters.
We sowed the seeds in rows and covered them with soil.
Words that go with sow
verb + noun
- sow seedsSow the seeds about one inch deep.
- sow doubtThe report sowed doubt about the new policy.
- sow confusionMixed messages sow confusion among staff.
- sow the seeds ofCareless remarks can sow the seeds of conflict inside a team.
- sow discordThe rumor was intended to sow discord in the team.