English Synonym Finder

propagate

Definitions

To breed specimens of a plant or animal by natural processes from the parent stock.

To spread and promote an idea, theory, or practice widely.

To transmit a wave, signal, or motion through a medium or space.

Examples

The plant will propagate easily if you take cuttings from the main stem.

Social media allows misinformation to propagate at an alarming rate.

The sound waves propagate through the air as vibrations.

Synonyms

spread disseminate broadcast circulate multiply reproduce breed

Antonyms

suppress stifle conceal hinder destroy decrease restrict