Synonyms for seed

noun

• the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
• one of the outstanding players in a tournament
• anything that provides inspiration for later work
• a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa
• a small hard fruit

verb

• place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
• bear seeds
• distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds
• go to seed; shed seeds
• help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money
• inoculate with microorganisms
• remove the seeds from
• sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain