Is 'propagate' formal or informal?

What is the difference between 'propagate' and 'promote'?

How do I use 'propagate' in a sentence?

Is 'propagate' common in academic writing?

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propagate

/ˈprɒp.ə.ɡeɪt/

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verb

To spread or pass on to others; to cause something to multiply or move further.

The news quickly propagated across the campus.
Scientists propagate plants from cuttings.
The rumor propagated among students.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'propagate' focuses on spreading or multiplying (plants, ideas, influence). It differs from 'promote', which emphasizes active support or advancement, and from 'circulate', which highlights movement through a group without multiplication.

In other languages

Spanish: Propagar
Japanese: 広める
Korean: 번식시키다 / 확산시키다
Vietnamese: Phổ biến
Chinese: 传播

Common phrases

propagate ideaspropagate informationpropagate rumorspropagate through

Synonyms

spread circulate disseminate promote multiply

Frequently asked questions

Is 'propagate' formal or informal?: Is 'propagate' formal or informal?
What is the difference between 'propagate' and 'promote'?: What is the difference between 'propagate' and 'promote'?
How do I use 'propagate' in a sentence?: How do I use 'propagate' in a sentence?
Is 'propagate' common in academic writing?: Is 'propagate' common in academic writing?