Definition of propagate

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Definition of propagate

  • become distributed or widespread (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. spread
  • cause to become widely known (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. broadcast
    2. circularise
    3. circularize
    4. circulate
    5. diffuse
    6. disperse
    7. disseminate
    8. distribute
    9. pass around
    10. spread
  • cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering (verb)
  • multiply sexually or asexually (verb)
  • transmit (verb)

    Examples

    1. propagate sound or light through air
  • transmit from one generation to the next (verb)

    Examples

    1. propagate these characteristics
  • transmit or cause to broaden or spread (verb)

    Examples

    1. This great civilization was propagated throughout the land
  • travel through the air (verb)

    Examples

    1. sound and light propagate in this medium

See definition of propagate in Merriam Webster