Bestrew: meaning, definitions and examples

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bestrew

 

[ bษชหˆstruห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

spread widely

To bestrew means to scatter or spread things over a surface, typically in a haphazard or chaotic manner. This verb implies the act of throwing or dispersing items so that they cover an area. It can refer to a variety of objects such as flowers, seeds, or other materials that are distributed across a space. The term is often used in a poetic or literary context to evoke imagery of abundance or carelessness.

Synonyms

disperse, scatter, spread, strew.

Examples of usage

  • She bestrewed the path with petals.
  • The child bestrewed his toys around the room.
  • They bestrewed the ground with leaves in autumn.

Translations

Translations of the word "bestrew" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dispersar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค–เฅ‡เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช streuen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyebarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะบะธะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozsypaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ’’ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉpandre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esparcir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฉ๋ฟŒ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozptylovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozptรฝliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razprลกiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dreifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaymaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esparcir

Etymology

The word 'bestrew' originates from the Middle English word 'bestrewn', which derives from the Old English 'birstrฤ“owan'. The prefix 'be-' is a common English prefix implying 'about' or 'around', while 'strewn' comes from the Old English 'streowian', which means 'to strew or scatter'. The combination of these elements reflects the action of spreading things over a surface. Historically, 'bestrew' has been used in various literary and poetic texts to create vivid imagery, often associated with leaving a trail of beauty or chaos. Its use has remained relatively stable through the centuries, primarily appearing in more formal or artistic contexts.