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propagate - Dictionary definition and meaning for propagate

PROPAGATE

(verb) multiply sexually or asexually
Rabbits are known to propagate at a tremendous rate. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering
Rose plants can be propagated from stem cuttings. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) cause to become widely known
"spread information", "circulate a rumor", "broadcast the news"
synonyms : broadcast , circularise , circularize , circulate , diffuse , disperse , disseminate , distribute , pass around , spread
The Blue Cross tries to propagate the cause of kindness towards animals. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) transmit or cause to broaden or spread
"This great civilization was propagated throughout the land"
(verb) become distributed or widespread
"the infection spread", "Optimism spread among the population"
synonyms : spread
The smaller clans of the Saxon invaders propagated throughout Britain. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) transmit
"propagate sound or light through air"
Light waves propagate faster than sound waves. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) travel through the air
"sound and light propagate in this medium"
(verb) transmit from one generation to the next
"propagate these characteristics"
A horse breeder strives to propagate the qualities of his purebreds with each generation. -added by naila_inlas

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