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bestrew

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bestrew

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
  • The flower girl delightedly bestrewed the aisle with rose petals.
Synonyms of bestrew

dot, pepper, scatter, sow, spray, sprinkle, strew
Words Related to bestrew

blanket, drizzle, dust

stud

dapple, fleck, speckle, stipple

bespatter, spatter

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