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propagate
verbgeneral usevery common/pɾupɐˈɡaɾ/pro·pa·gar
Definitions
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1. To spread or transmit (something) further. 2. To breed or multiply (plants) by natural processes.
Usage examples
“Rumors propagated quickly through the office.”
“You can propagate this shrub from cuttings.”
Common combinations
propagate newspropagate rapidlypropagate plantspropagate an idea
2
To breed or multiply plants by natural processes or human intervention.
Usage examples
“Gardeners propagate roses by grafting.”
“The species propagates itself through runners.”