seeded

(verb) go to seed; shed seeds. Synonyms: seed. Example: "The dandelions went to seed."

(verb) help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money. Synonyms: seed.

(verb) bear seeds. Synonyms: seed.

(verb) place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth. Synonyms: sow, seed. Example: "She sowed sunflower seeds."

(verb) distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds. Synonyms: seed.

(verb) sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain. Synonyms: seed. Example: "Seed clouds."

(verb) inoculate with microorganisms. Synonyms: seed.

(verb) remove the seeds from. Synonyms: seed. Example: "Seed grapes."

(adj) (of the more skilled contestants) selectively arranged in the draw for position in a tournament so that they meet each other in later rounds. Synonyms: seeded (vs. unseeded).

(adj) having the seeds extracted. Example: "Seeded raisins."

(adj) having seeds as specified. Examples: "Many-seeded." "Black-seeded."

(adj) having or supplied with seeds. Examples: "A seeded breadfruit." "Seeded rolls."

(adj) sprinkled with seed. Synonyms: sown. Example: "A seeded lawn."