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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.
The misinformation on social media platforms propagated quickly, leading to confusion among users.
02
to reproduce and produce offspring through natural methods
Intransitive
Examples
Many species of flowers propagate through seeds.
Rabbits propagate quickly due to their high reproductive rate.
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.
The artist 's work was propagated through galleries and online exhibitions, gaining international recognition.
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.
Light propagates at a constant speed through a vacuum.
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.
The idea of sustainability is being propagated through schools.
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.
This fiber optic cable can transmit internet data quickly.
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.
The characteristics of the species were propagated through natural selection.
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