Strew (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic); "strew toys all over the carpet".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• The children loved to strew their toy blocks all over the living room floor.
• The strong wind had begun to strew autumn leaves all along the sidewalk.
• The careless pet had managed to strew its food all over the countertop.
• The couple decided to strew rose petals down the aisle as a romantic gesture.
• The young artist strew flowers and colorful fabrics around the room to inspire creativity.

Synonyms

• Straw

Hypernyms

• Distribute

Related Words

• Strewing (noun)

Meaning ²

Cover; be dispersed over; "Dead bodies strewed the ground".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• Autumn leaves strewed the garden path after the stormy night.
• Fresh flowers strewed the aisle at the wedding ceremony, creating a beautiful atmosphere.
• Blood-stained debris strewed the battlefield, a grim reminder of the war.
• Broken toys strewed the playroom floor after the children's rowdy playtime.
• Crushed papers strewed the artist's workspace, a testament to his creative frustration.

Hypernyms

• Spread Over