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propagate

The word “propagate” has 3 syllables: prop-a-gate

It's pronounced as /ˈprɑː.pəˌɡeɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for propagate?

In the thesaurus, “propagate” has 33 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for propagate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for propagate

Antonyms for propagate

Meanings of propagate

  • verb
    1. (of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production.
    2. To cause to spread to extend; to impel or continue forward in space.
    3. To spread from person to person; to extend the knowledge of; to originate and spread; to carry from place to place; to disseminate.
    4. To multiply; to increase.
    5. To generate; to produce.
    6. To produce young; to be produced or multiplied by generation, or by new shoots or plants.
    7. To take effect on all relevant devices in a network.
    8. To cause to take effect on all relevant devices in a network.

Example Sentences

  • The scientist worked to propagate the new plant species in different climates.
  • Social media can quickly propagate false information.
  • The organization aims to propagate awareness about environmental issues.
  • Farmers often propagate crops through seeds and cuttings.
  • Teachers help propagate knowledge to future generations.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to propagate, such as: bear, beget, breed, broadcast, circulate, cloak, communicate.

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