Used when an action is expected to lead to something bigger or more significant over time. 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. 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. Her research sowed the seeds of a technological revolution.