Definition of propogate
1. propagate [ v ] cause (plants) to propagate, as by grafting or layering
Synonyms propagate Related Terms process inoculate plant propagator2. propagate [ v ] cause to become widely known
Examples:
"spread information"
"circulate a rumor"
"broadcast the news"
3. propagate [ v ] transmit or cause to broaden or spread
Examples:
"This great civilization was propagated throughout the land"
4. propagate [ v ] transmit, as in physics
Examples:
"propagate sound or light through air, for example"
5. propagate [ v ] travel through the air
Examples:
"sound and light propagate in this medium"
6. propagate [ v ] transmit from one generation to the next
Examples:
"propagate these characteristics"
7. propagate [ v ] become distributed or widespread
Examples:
"the infection spread"
"Optimism spread among the population"
8. propagate [ v ] multiply sexually or asexually, in biology
Synonyms propagate Related Terms reproduce vegetate biologySimilar Spelling
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