Sow the seeds of something

verb phrase

Start a process that will develop into something large or important.

He decided to sow the seeds of his own business, which in time, grew into a successful company.
Visual representation of "sow the seeds of something" - Start a process that will develop into something large or important.

Often appears as...

  • sow the seeds of doubt
  • sow the seeds of discord

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

Do something that will cause something bad or harmful in the future.

His harsh words sowed the seeds of doubt in her mind.
Visual representation of "sow the seeds of something" - Do something that will cause something bad or harmful in the future.

Often appears as...

  • sow the seeds of discord
  • sow the seeds of distrust

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

Start a process that will develop into something large or important.

He decided to sow the seeds of his own business, which in time, grew into a successful company.
Visual representation of "sow the seeds of something" - Start a process that will develop into something large or important.

Often appears as...

  • sow the seeds of doubt
  • sow the seeds of discord

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb phrase

Do something that will cause something bad or harmful in the future.

His harsh words sowed the seeds of doubt in her mind.
Visual representation of "sow the seeds of something" - Do something that will cause something bad or harmful in the future.

Often appears as...

  • sow the seeds of discord
  • sow the seeds of distrust

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sow the seeds of something"
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Future Growth

Used when an action is expected to lead to something bigger or more significant over time.

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She volunteered to sow the seeds of change in her community.
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Positive Undertone

Often carries a hopeful or constructive tone, implying positive development or progress.

Illustration for Positive Undertone
The new policy sowed the seeds of economic recovery.
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Metaphoric Initiation

Metaphorically references planting to indicate the start of a process or journey.

Illustration for Metaphoric Initiation
Her research sowed the seeds of a technological revolution.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Growth

Used when an action is expected to lead to something bigger or more significant over time.

Illustration for Future Growth
She volunteered to sow the seeds of change in her community.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Undertone

Often carries a hopeful or constructive tone, implying positive development or progress.

Illustration for Positive Undertone
The new policy sowed the seeds of economic recovery.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphoric Initiation

Metaphorically references planting to indicate the start of a process or journey.

Illustration for Metaphoric Initiation
Her research sowed the seeds of a technological revolution.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Future Growth

Used when an action is expected to lead to something bigger or more significant over time.

Illustration for Future Growth
She volunteered to sow the seeds of change in her community.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Undertone

Often carries a hopeful or constructive tone, implying positive development or progress.

Illustration for Positive Undertone
The new policy sowed the seeds of economic recovery.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphoric Initiation

Metaphorically references planting to indicate the start of a process or journey.

Illustration for Metaphoric Initiation
Her research sowed the seeds of a technological revolution.
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