seed in WordNet English dictionary

1. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
   semen  seed  seminal fluid  ejaculate  cum  come 
   
2. anything that provides inspiration for later work
   source  seed  germ 
   
3. one of the outstanding players in a tournament
   seeded player  seed 
   
4. a small hard fruit
   seed 
   
5. a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa
   seed 
   

1. inoculate with microorganisms
   seed 
   
2. remove the seeds from
   "seed grapes"
   seed 
   
3. sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain
   "seed clouds"
   seed 
   
4. distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds
   seed 
   
5. go to seed; shed seeds
   "The dandelions went to seed"
   seed 
   
6. place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
   "She sowed sunflower seeds"
   sow  seed 
   
7. bear seeds
   seed 
   
8. help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money
   seed