Strew
/struː/
To strew means to spread things out in different places, like when you toss leaves on the ground or scatter toys across the floor.
Examples
- After the school art project, we had to clean up the room where we had been painting, as colorful splatters of paint were strewn all over the tables and floor.
- During our nature walk, we noticed how the wind would strew leaves and twigs across the path, making it look like a beautiful carpet of autumn colors.
- For my birthday party, I decided to strew balloons all over the backyard to create a fun and festive atmosphere for my friends to enjoy.
Synonyms
scatter
spread
disperse
throw
toss
sprinkle
Antonyms
collect
gather
assemble
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