sow

/sˈəʊ/

/ˈsaʊ/, /ˈsoʊ/

to sow

MAIN VERB

to plant seeds in the earth or scatter them over the ground

synonyms : seed

introduce into an environment

place seeds in or on (the ground)

synonyms : inseminate

Sow

an adult female pig, especially one that has given birth to piglets

Examples

1. He's sowing the seeds of his own downfall.

2. The Youtube comment sowed a seed of anger and untold frustrations which brought some questions to the forefront of her mind.

3. During his college years, John sowed his oats and enjoyed the freedom of casual relationships.

4. After all, you reap what you sow.