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sow

1 sow /ˈsoʊ/ verb
sows; sowed; sown /ˈsoʊn/ or sowed; sowing
1 sow
/ˈsoʊ/
verb
sows; sowed; sown /ˈsoʊn/ or sowed; sowing
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOW
: to plant seeds in an area of ground
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to cause (fear, doubt, etc.) to affect many people

reap what you sow

see reap

sow the seeds of

: to create a situation in which (something) is likely or certain to happen or develop

sow your (wild) oats

: to have many sexual relationships particularly when you are young

— sower

/ˈsowɚ/ noun, plural sowers [count]
2 sow /ˈsaʊ/ noun
plural sows
2 sow
/ˈsaʊ/
noun
plural sows
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOW
[count]
: a fully grown female pig