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Propagate as a Verb
Definitions of "Propagate" as a verb
Synonyms of "Propagate" as a verb (31 Words)
Usage Examples of "Propagate" as a verb
Associations of "Propagate" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Propagate” are: spread, broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, breed, grow, cultivate, generate, reproduce, multiply, proliferate, procreate, increase, spawn, communicate, pass on, put about, make known, promulgate, transmit, publish, publicize, proclaim, preach, promote

Propagate as a Verb

Definitions of "Propagate" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “propagate” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Cause to become widely known.
Cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering.
Breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock.
Transmit or cause to broaden or spread.
(of a plant or animal) reproduce by natural processes.
Spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.
Transmit.
Travel through the air.
Transmit from one generation to the next.
Become distributed or widespread.
Multiply sexually or asexually.
(with reference to motion, light, sound, etc.) transmit or be transmitted in a particular direction or through a medium.

Synonyms of "Propagate" as a verb (31 Words)

breed	Develop (a variety of animal or plant) for a particular purpose or quality. She breeds dogs.
broadcast	Broadcast over the airwaves as in radio or television. We don t want to broadcast* our unhappiness to the world.*
circularise	Canvass by distributing letters.
circularize	Canvass by distributing letters. They circularize* prospective purchasers at regular intervals.*
circulate	Move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point. Tutors were circulated with the handout.
communicate	Pass on (an infectious disease) to another person or animal. He communicated his findings to the inspector.
cultivate	Grow or maintain (living cells or tissue) in culture. It helps if you go out of your way to cultivate* the local people.*
diffuse	Spread or diffuse through. Technologies diffuse* rapidly.*
disperse	Cause to become widely known. The crowd dispersed.
disseminate	Spread throughout an organ or the body. There is a subset of these low grade tumours that can disseminate* and migrate.*
distribute	Cause to be distributed. The function distributes the values evenly.
generate	Produce (a sentence or other unit, especially a well-formed one) by the application of a finite set of rules to lexical or other linguistic input. The income generated by the sale of council houses.
grow	Cause to grow or develop. Corn doesn t grow* here.*
increase	Become bigger or greater in amount. The university increased the number of students it admitted.
make known	Form by assembling individuals or constituents.
multiply	Propagate (plants. Cigarette smoking combines with other factors to multiply* the risks of atherosclerosis.*
pass around	Be inherited by.
pass on	Allow to go without comment or censure.
preach	Publicly proclaim or teach (a religious message or belief. My parents have always preached toleration and moderation.
proclaim	Indicate clearly. The King will proclaim* an amnesty.*
procreate	(of people or animals) produce young; reproduce. Species that procreate* by copulation.*
proliferate	Cause to grow or increase rapidly. Cultured cells often proliferate* indefinitely.*
promote	Of an additive act as a promoter of a catalyst. They are using famous personalities to promote* the library nationally.*
promulgate	State or announce. In January 1852 the new Constitution was promulgated.
publicize	Call attention to. Judy had started to publicize* books and celebrities.*
publish	Prepare and issue the work of (a particular writer. Publish a magazine or newspaper.
put about	Cause (someone) to undergo something.
reproduce	Produce a copy of. These bacteria reproduce.
spawn	Lay spawn. Then they enter the undead land where defenders will spawn* to fight against them.*
spread	Become distributed or widespread. A big oil spot spread* across the water.*
transmit	Transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. The theatrical gift of being able to transmit* emotion.*

Usage Examples of "Propagate" as a verb

A hydraulic fracture is generally expected to propagate in a vertical plane.
The French propagated the idea that the English were drunkards.
Propagate these characteristics.
The plant propagates freely from stem cuttings.
Sound and light propagate in this medium.
Electromagnetic effects can be propagated at a finite velocity only through material substances.
Propagate sound or light through air.
Try propagating your own houseplants from cuttings.
This great civilization was propagated throughout the land.

Associations of "Propagate" (30 Words)

asunder	Apart. As wide asunder* as pole from pole.*
broadcast	Broadcast over the airwaves as in radio or television. The Queen s annual Christmas TV broadcast.
broaden	Make broader. Her interests broadened as she grew up.
circulate	Cause to become widely known. Antibodies circulate* in the bloodstream.*
diffuse	Spread or diffuse through. The second argument is more diffuse.
diffusion	The intermingling of substances by the natural movement of their particles. The rate of diffusion* of a gas.*
dispel	Force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings. The brightness of the day did nothing to dispel* Elaine s dejection.*
disperse	Denoting a phase dispersed in another phase as in a colloid. Storms can disperse* seeds via high altitudes.*
dispersed	Distributed or spread over a considerable extent. Has ties with many widely dispersed* friends.*
dispersion	Spreading widely or driving off. The dispersion* of the troops.*
disseminate	Spread (something, especially information) widely. There is a subset of these low grade tumours that can disseminate* and migrate.*
dissemination	The act of dispersing or diffusing something. The dissemination* of public information.*
dissipate	Live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption. He inherited but then dissipated his father s fortune.
distribute	Cause to be distributed. The seat is designed to ensure the weight of the passenger is evenly distributed.
diversify	Vary in order to spread risk or to expand. New plants will diversify* the habitat.*
effluence	The process of flowing out.
extend	Thrust or extend out. Extend a hand.
intersperse	Introduce one’s writing or speech with certain expressions. Intersperse exclamation marks in the text.
pervasiveness	The quality of filling or spreading throughout. The pervasiveness* of violence on television.*
proliferate	Cause (cells, tissue, structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly. Electromagnetic radiation can only proliferate* cancers already present.*
scatter	The scattering of light other electromagnetic radiation or particles. The roar made the dogs scatter.
scattered	(of a person) distracted or disorganized. Scattered thoughts.
spray	Be discharged in sprays of liquid. She sprayed herself with perfume.
spread	Distributed or spread over a considerable extent. The red tailed hawk has a four and a half foot spread.
spreading	Process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space.
sprinkle	Distribute or disperse something randomly or irregularly throughout (something. He sprinkled his conversation with quotations.
strew	Be scattered or spread untidily over (a surface or area. Dead bodies strewed the ground.
suffuse	To become overspread as with a fluid, a colour, a gleam of light. The sky was suffused with a warm pink color.
tv	Broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects – Ernie Kovacs. The British call a tv set a telly.
unfold	Develop or come to a promising stage. There was a fascinating scene unfolding before me.