Propagate

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Pronunciation: /ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪt/

Definitions of propagate

noun the act of propagating or spreading something

Example Sentences

A1 Plants propagate by producing seeds.

A2 Farmers use cuttings to propagate new plants.

B1 The company's marketing strategy aims to propagate their brand to new markets.

B2 Social media can be a powerful tool to propagate information quickly.

C1 Scientists study how diseases propagate in order to develop effective treatments.

C2 The government has implemented measures to control the spread of misinformation and propaganda that propagates through social media.

verb to spread or promote widely

Example Sentences

A1 Plants propagate by producing seeds.

A2 Farmers propagate crops through careful cultivation techniques.

B1 Social media platforms can quickly propagate misinformation.

B2 The organization aims to propagate their message through various marketing strategies.

C1 Scientists study how diseases propagate in order to develop effective treatments.

C2 The artist's work has propagated across the world, gaining international recognition.

Examples of propagate in a Sentence

formal It is important to propagate accurate information to avoid misunderstandings.

informal Make sure to spread the word about the event to everyone you know.

slang Let's get the word out and make sure everyone hears about it!

figurative The seeds of kindness you plant will propagate and grow into a beautiful garden of goodwill.

Grammatical Forms of propagate

past tense

propagated

plural

propagates

comparative

more propagating

superlative

most propagating

present tense

propagate

future tense

will propagate

perfect tense

have propagated

continuous tense

is propagating

singular

propagates

positive degree

propagate

infinitive

to propagate

gerund

propagating

participle

propagated

Origin and Evolution of propagate

First Known Use: 1566 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'propagate' originated from the Latin word 'propagatus', which means 'to reproduce or spread'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of plants and agriculture to refer to the act of breeding or multiplying plants. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the idea of spreading or promoting ideas, beliefs, or practices.