Definitions for propagate

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propagate prop·a·gate

Spelling: [prop-uh-geyt]

IPA: /ˈprɒp əˌgeɪt/

Propagate is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 332 anagrams from letters in propagate (aaegopprt).

Definitions for propagate

verb (used with object)

1. to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock.
2. to reproduce (itself, its kind, etc.), as an organism does.
3. to transmit (hereditary features or elements) to, or through, offspring.
4. to spread (a report, doctrine, practice, etc.) from person to person; disseminate.
5. to cause to increase in number or amount.
6. to create (an effect) at a distance, as by electromagnetic waves, compression waves, etc., traveling through space or a physical medium; transmit:

verb (used without object)

1. to multiply by any process of natural reproduction, as organisms; breed.
2. to increase in extent, as a structural flaw:
3. (of electromagnetic waves, compression waves, etc.) to travel through space or a physical medium.

Origin of propagate

1560-70; Latin propāgātus (past participle of propāgāre to reproduce (a plant) by cuttings, spread for sprouting, propagate, enlarge), equivalent to propāg(ēs) something set out, scion, slip

Examples for propagate

But they have come into existence, and they propagate their wretched race.

He was stern but never oppressive – we knew abuse of power and would not propagate it in our personal lives.

If they could propagate their own they would be more likely to plant them.

Why then not propagate the system of these happy districts in Ireland?

In his selection he must have a certain model in his eye, such as he wishes to propagate.

The variety is difficult to propagate and, therefore, not in favor with nurserymen.

Neocon supporters of Netanyahu like David Frum propagate this view as well.

Those who propagate it are considered paranoids or activists with an axe to grind.

What right have they to propagate the rottenness of their minds and bodies?

Anti-abortion organizations tend to tend to propagate the idea that the procedure is dangerous and unproven.