SOW

(PLANT) [verb] [past simple] sowed, [past participle] sown or sowed - to put (seeds) in or on the ground so that plants will growSow the seeds in pots or in/on the open ground. [T]"When is the best time to sow?""I always sow early!" [I]We'll sow this field with barley. [T](figurative) Now that you've sown (= introduced) doubts in my mind, I'll never again be sure I can trust him. [T]"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" means the way you behave in life will determine the kind of treatment you will receive from others.(The Bible, Galatians 6:7)He's sown the seeds of (= done something which is very likely to lead to) his own downfall.He had plenty of time to sow his wild oats (= have an exciting time with lots of, usually sexual, relationships) before he got married - now he should start to behave responsibly!