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Synonyms for propagate

Grammar : Verb
Spell : prop-uh-geyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɒp əˌgeɪt

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Définition 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

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