propagate

/ˈprɑpəɡeɪt/
verb
  1. To spread and promote an idea, belief, or piece of information widely.
    • Teachers propagate knowledge to help students learn and grow.
    • Social media can quickly propagate rumors across the globe.
    • The organization works to propagate awareness about climate change.
  2. To breed or reproduce plants or animals, often by natural or artificial means.
    • Scientists propagate endangered species in captivity to increase their numbers.
    • The farmer learned how to propagate apple trees through grafting.
    • Gardeners propagate roses by taking cuttings from healthy plants.
  3. To cause something to spread or travel through a medium, such as sound, light, or waves.
    • The earthquake's vibrations propagated across the entire region.
    • Radio signals propagate best when there are no obstacles in the way.
    • Sound waves propagate through air, water, and solid objects.
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