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to propagate
01
to spread widely, often through the sharing of information, ideas, or beliefs
Intransitive
Examples
The false rumor began to propagate rapidly throughout the community, causing unnecessary panic.
02
to reproduce and produce offspring through natural methods
Intransitive
Examples
Many species of flowers propagate through seeds.
03
to cause something, such as an idea or information, to become widely known or spread
Transitive: to propagate an idea or information
Examples
Social media platforms help propagate news and trends quickly across the globe.
04
(of waves, sound, or light) to travel or spread through a medium or area
Intransitive
Examples
Sound waves propagate through the air, reaching our ears.
05
to make something spread or reach a wider area or more people
Transitive: to propagate sth
Examples
Social media helps spread messages and propagate trends worldwide.
06
to pass something, like sound or light, from one place to another through a material or space
Transitive: to propagate waves or signals
Examples
The radio tower transmits signals across long distances.
07
to pass genetic traits or characteristics to offspring through reproduction
Transitive: to propagate a trait
Examples
Parents propagate their genetic traits to their children.
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