Propagate: meaning, definitions and examples

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propagate

 

[ หˆprษ’pษ™หŒษกeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in gardening

To multiply or breed by natural processes; to spread or extend to a wider area or larger number.

Synonyms

breed, extend, multiply, spread

Examples of usage

  • The plant propagates easily from cuttings.
  • These flowers propagate rapidly in the wild.
Context #2 | Verb

in science

To transmit or cause to spread from one person or place to another.

Synonyms

disseminate, spread, transmit

Examples of usage

  • Disease can propagate through contaminated water.
  • The rumor propagated quickly through the community.
Context #3 | Verb

in physics

To transmit a wave, motion, or vibration.

Synonyms

carry, move, transmit

Examples of usage

  • Sound waves propagate through air.
  • The earthquake propagated along the fault line.

Translations

Translations of the word "propagate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น propagar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเคพเคฐเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verbreiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyebarkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัˆะธั€ัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpowszechniaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผๆ’ญใ™ใ‚‹ (denpa suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท propager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ propagar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaymak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํŒŒํ•˜๋‹ค (jeonpa hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุดุฑ (nashr)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรญล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรญriลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ๆ’ญ (chuรกnbล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกiriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dreifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒชแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gavrtseleba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaymaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ propagar

Etymology

The word 'propagate' originated from the Latin word 'propagatus', which means 'to reproduce, spread, extend'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Initially used in the context of plant reproduction, the term later expanded to include the transmission of ideas, diseases, and waves. Over time, 'propagate' has become a versatile word used in various fields to describe the process of multiplication, transmission, or spreading.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,252, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.