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verb
- 1. breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock: "try propagating your own houseplants from cuttings" Similar
- 2. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely: "the French propagated the idea that the English were drunkards" Similar
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PROPAGATE definition: 1. to produce a new plant using a parent plant: 2. (of a plant or animal) to produce young plants…. Learn more.
1. : to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction. 2. : to pass along to offspring. 3. a. : to cause to spread out and affect a greater number or greater area : extend. b. : to foster growing knowledge of, familiarity with, or acceptance of (something, such as an idea or belief) : publicize. c.
Propagate definition: to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock.. See examples of PROPAGATE used in a sentence.
PROPAGATE meaning: 1. to produce a new plant using a parent plant: 2. (of a plant or animal) to produce young plants…. Learn more.
To propagate is to be fruitful and multiply, by the usual routes of reproduction, or by spreading something around — like a rumor. Propagate comes from the Latin word propagare , which means "to reproduce plants, breed."
To cause (an organism) to multiply or breed. 2. To breed (offspring). 3. To transmit (characteristics) from one generation to another. 4. To cause to extend to a broader area or larger number; spread: missionaries who propagate the faith. 5. To make widely known; publicize: propagate a rumor.
If people propagate an idea or piece of information, they spread it and try to make people believe it or support it. They propagated political doctrines that promised to tear apart the fabric of society.
Definition of propagate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
propagate verb (TELL) to tell your ideas or opinions to a lot of people in order to make them agree with what you are saying: to propagate lies / rumours
propagate meaning, definition, what is propagate: to spread an idea, belief etc to many pe...: Learn more.
