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propagate

[ˈprɒpəɡeɪt]

propagate Definition

  • 1to spread or promote widely
  • 2to reproduce or multiply
  • 3to transmit or communicate

Using propagate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "propagate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The organization aims to propagate awareness about climate change.

  • Example

    Plants can be propagated through seeds or cuttings.

  • Example

    The rumor propagated quickly throughout the school.

propagate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for propagate

Phrases with propagate

  • to spread or promote ideas or beliefs

    Example

    He spent his life propagating his political views.

  • to reproduce or multiply plants by cuttings or other methods

    Example

    She propagated her favorite rose bush and now has several in her garden.

  • to transmit or communicate a wave or signal

    Example

    The radio tower propagates signals across the city.

Origins of propagate

from Latin 'propagare', meaning 'to multiply plants by cuttings'

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Summary: propagate in Brief

To 'propagate' [ˈprɒpəɡeɪt] means to spread, promote, or reproduce something widely. It can refer to ideas, plants, or waves, as in 'The organization aims to propagate awareness about climate change.' 'Propagate' can also mean to transmit or communicate, as in 'The rumor propagated quickly throughout the school.'