Synonyms for scatter

Grammar : Verb

Spell : skat-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈskæt ər

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Définition of scatter

Origin : mid-12c. (transitive), possibly a northern English variant of Middle English schateren (see shatter), reflecting Norse influence. Intransitive sense from early 15c. Related: Scattered; scattering. As a noun from 1640s.

verb strew, disperse

Example sentences :

Scatter the fires at once and extinguish the blazing brands.
Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

Scatter the redcoats, drive them off the island, hurl them into the river!
Extract from : « The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade » by Harry Moore

Scatter my ashes to all the winds—spread them through all seas.
Extract from : « Short Studies on Great Subjects » by James Anthony Froude

I could sing 'Scatter seeds of kindness' and 'Yield not to temptation.'
Extract from : « An Australian Lassie » by Lilian Turner

Our motto is "Scatter Sunshine," and our song is the prettiest music I ever heard.
Extract from : « The Lilac Lady » by Ruth Alberta Brown

Scatter the things anywhere that they will lodge, as soon as they are higher than the dam.
Extract from : « Will of the Mill » by George Manville Fenn

Scatter that seed upon the waters, and doubt not of the harvest!
Extract from : « Colloquies on Society » by Robert Southey

Scatter a few tufts of the winter Aconite beneath it, and leave them alone.
Extract from : « The Wild Garden » by William Robinson

Scatter their fleets by thy tempests at sea, and destroy their armies on land!
Extract from : « The Rangers » by D. P. Thompson

Scatter all the rails, plates, and ties down our side of the slope.
Extract from : « A Tatter of Scarlet » by S. R. Crockett

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