Synonyms for seed

Synonyms for (noun) seed

Synonyms: seed, semen, seminal fluid, ejaculate, cum, come

Definition: the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

Similar words: liquid body substance, bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour

Definition: the liquid parts of the body


Synonyms: germ, source, seed

Definition: anything that provides inspiration for later work

Similar words: inspiration

Definition: arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity


Synonyms: seed, seeded player

Definition: one of the outstanding players in a tournament

Similar words: player, participant

Definition: a person who participates in or is skilled at some game


Synonyms: seed

Definition: a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa

Similar words: ovule

Definition: a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant; develops into a seed after fertilization


Synonyms: seed

Definition: a small hard fruit

Similar words: fruit

Definition: the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant


Synonyms for (verb) seed

Synonyms: seed

Definition: remove the seeds from

Usage: seed grapes

Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away

Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment


Synonyms: seed

Definition: inoculate with microorganisms

Similar words: inoculate

Definition: introduce a microorganism into


Synonyms: seed

Definition: sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain

Usage: seed clouds

Similar words: treat, process

Definition: subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

Usage: process cheese; process hair; treat the water so it can be drunk; treat the lawn with chemicals; treat an oil spill


Synonyms: seed

Definition: distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds

Similar words: place, range, rank, rate, grade, order

Definition: assign a rank or rating to

Usage: how would you rank these students?; The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide


Synonyms: seed, sow

Definition: place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

Usage: She sowed sunflower seeds

Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay

Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location

Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point


Synonyms: seed

Definition: go to seed; shed seeds

Usage: The dandelions went to seed

Similar words: spill, shed, disgorge

Definition: cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

Usage: spill the beans all over the table


Synonyms: seed

Definition: bear seeds

Similar words: bear, turn out

Definition: bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"

Usage: The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers


Synonyms: seed

Definition: help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money

Similar words: finance

Definition: obtain or provide money for

Usage: Can we finance the addition to our home?


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