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propagate

/ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/
prop · a · gate ˈprɒp · ə · ɡeɪt
English Definition
v. To reproduce; spread
中文释义
繁殖；传播
Significado en Español
propagar
한국어 뜻
번식하다, 전파하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhân giống, truyền bá
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Example Sentence

Plants can propagate from cuttings. The ideas propagated quickly.

植物可以通过插枝繁殖。这些想法迅速传播。

Synonyms
reproduce spread disseminate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro- (forward) + pag (fixed, spread) + ate → spread, reproduce.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “propagate”:

  1. A suppress
  2. B disseminate
  3. C contain
  4. D halt
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B — disseminate. “propagate” means v. To reproduce; spread

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In order to __________ the new technology quickly and efficiently, the company launched an extensive marketing campaign.

  1. A inundate
  2. B propagate
  3. C obscure
  4. D assimilate
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B — propagate. “propagate” means v. To reproduce; spread

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Common questions about “propagate”

What does “propagate” mean?

propagate — v. To reproduce; spread. In Chinese: 繁殖；传播.

How do you pronounce “propagate”?

propagate is pronounced /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: prop · a · gate.

How do you use “propagate” in a sentence?

Plants can propagate from cuttings. The ideas propagated quickly. (植物可以通过插枝繁殖。这些想法迅速传播。)

What are synonyms for “propagate”?

reproduce, spread, disseminate — all close in meaning to propagate (v. To reproduce; spread).

Is “propagate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. propagate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “propagate”?

pro- (forward) + pag (fixed, spread) + ate → spread, reproduce.

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