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PROPAGATE

(verb)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Propagate.

How to pronounce propagate:

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Propagate - as a verb

Transmit from one generation to the next

Example: "Propagate these characteristics"

Travel through the air

Example: "Sound and light propagate in this medium"

Transmit

Example: "Propagate sound or light through air"

Become distributed or widespread

Example: "The infection spread"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spread9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transmit or cause to broaden or spread

Example: "This great civilization was propagated throughout the land"

Cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
process11treat5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Multiply sexually or asexually

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
multiply15procreate13reproduce14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Farmers propagate plants by taking cuttings and growing them in controlled environments."
"The internet has made it much easier to propagate information and ideas to a global audience."
"It is important to propagate accurate scientific knowledge to combat misinformation."
"Certain bacteria can propagate quickly and cause infections."
"The company aims to propagate sustainable practices throughout its supply chain."
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Word Game Points

Is PROPAGATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, propagate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROPAGATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PROPAGATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, propagate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPAGATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PROPAGATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, propagate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPAGATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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