Antonyms for propagate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : prop-uh-geyt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒp əˌgeɪt

Definition of propagate

Origin : 1560s, "to cause to multiply," from Latin propagatus, past participle of propagare "to set forward, extend, procreate" (see propagation). Intransitive sense "reproduce one's kind" is from c.1600. Related: Propagated; propagating.

verb breed, reproduce
verb spread, make known

Example sentences :

But they have come into existence, and they propagate their wretched race.
Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens

The variety is difficult to propagate and, therefore, not in favor with nurserymen.
Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick

Why then not propagate the system of these happy districts in Ireland?
Extract from : « The O'Donoghue » by Charles James Lever

What right have they to propagate the rottenness of their minds and bodies?
Extract from : « The Crooked House » by Brandon Fleming

In his selection he must have a certain model in his eye, such as he wishes to propagate.
Extract from : « Cattle and Cattle-breeders » by William M'Combie

If they could propagate their own they would be more likely to plant them.
Extract from : « Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943 » by Various

Did England conquer India in order to propagate the Christian gospel?
Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann

They propagate by means of running rootstocks as well as by seeds.
Extract from : « Agriculture for Beginners » by Charles William Burkett

Propagate: to cause plants or animals to increase in number.
Extract from : « Agriculture for Beginners » by Charles William Burkett

Only a few of those annually born can live to propagate their kind.
Extract from : « Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 » by Various

Synonyms for propagate

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