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PROPAGATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Propagates.

Propagates - as a verb

Transmit from one generation to the next

Example: "Propagate these characteristics"

Travel through the air

Example: "Sound and light propagate in this medium"

Transmit

Example: "Propagate sound or light through air"

Become distributed or widespread

Example: "The infection spread"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spread
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Transmit or cause to broaden or spread

Example: "This great civilization was propagated throughout the land"

Cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
processtreat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Multiply sexually or asexually

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
multiplyprocreatereproduce
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The rumor quickly propagates throughout the school."
"The virus propagates through direct contact."
"He propagates his ideas through persuasive writing."
"The plant propagates by sending out runners."
"The belief system propagates a sense of unity among its followers."
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Word Game Points

Is PROPAGATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, propagates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROPAGATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PROPAGATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, propagates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPAGATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PROPAGATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, propagates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPAGATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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