STREWS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word strews. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STREWS
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| disperses | verbv | |||||||
verb • distribute loosely • to cause to separate and go in different directions • cause to separate • move away from each other • separate (light) into spectral rays • cause to become widely known | ||||||||
| distributes | verbv | |||||||
verb • administer or bestow, as in small portions • distribute or disperse widely • release • give to several people • cause to be distributed • cause to become widely known • spread throughout a given area • be distributed or spread, as in statistical analyses • be mathematically distributive • to arrange in a systematic order | ||||||||
| scatters | verbv | |||||||
noun • a haphazard distribution in all directions • the act of scattering verb • to cause to separate and go in different directions • move away from each other • distribute loosely • sow by scattering • cause to separate • strew or distribute over an area | ||||||||
| spreads | verbv | |||||||
noun • process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures • farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) • a haphazard distribution in all directions • a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes • a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed • two facing pages of a book or other publication • the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age) • decorative cover for a bed • act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time adjective satellite • distributed or spread over a considerable extent • prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out • fully extended in width verb • distribute or disperse widely • become distributed or widespread • spread across or over • spread out or open from a closed or folded state • cause to become widely known • become widely known and passed on • strew or distribute over an area • move outward • cover by spreading something over • distribute over a surface in a layer | ||||||||
| scatter | verbv | |||||||
noun • a haphazard distribution in all directions • the act of scattering verb • to cause to separate and go in different directions • move away from each other • distribute loosely • sow by scattering • cause to separate • strew or distribute over an area | ||||||||
| sprinkle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby • the act of sprinkling or splashing water verb • distribute loosely • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • rain gently • scatter with liquid; wet lightly | ||||||||
| straw | nounn | |||||||
noun • plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds • a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white • a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth adjective satellite • of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored verb • cover or provide with or as if with straw • spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic) | ||||||||
