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strew

strew

 
 
pronunciation:
stru
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: strews, strewing, strewed, strewn
definition 1: to scatter or sprinkle.
The flower girls strewed petals before the bride.
synonyms:
scatter, sprinkle
similar words:
disperse, distribute, litter
definition 2: to cover (something) with, or as if with, a scattering or sprinkling.
Leaves strewed the path.His arms were strewn with tattoos.
similar words:
dot, sprinkle
definition 3: to scatter or sprinkle something on or in.
The child strewed the floor with toy soldiers.
similar words:
clutter, litter
definition 4: to spread over a wide area.
The explosion strewed debris over several counties.
synonyms:
scatter, spread
similar words:
broadcast, disperse
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