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PROPAGATING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Propagating.

Propagating - 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 propagating rumors caused panic among the villagers."
"The propagating vines covered the entire fence."
"The propagating bacteria contaminated the water supply."
"The propagating fire quickly engulfed the building."
"The propagating ideology spread like wildfire."
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Word Game Points

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

PROPAGATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PROPAGATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, propagating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROPAGATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PROPAGATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, propagating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROPAGATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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