semear

Senses

1. 1.

   to sow, to plant

   to scatter seeds on the ground for growing

2. 2.

   to spread, to disseminate

   to spread ideas, feelings, or conditions widely

3. 3.

   to sow discord

   to cause trouble or conflict between people

Examples

• "O agricultor semeia o milho na primavera."

  The farmer sows the corn in spring.

• "Eles semearam esperança na comunidade."

  They spread hope in the community.

• "Não devemos semear a discórdia entre amigos."

  We shouldn't sow discord among friends.

Usage

Very common in both literal agricultural contexts and figurative usage. Often appears in the expression "colher o que se semeia" (reap what you sow). The verb is regular in conjugation (-ear verbs).