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propagate

/ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/

Meanings
verb
(of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production

Examples :

"The farmer diligently propagated the tomato plants, hoping for a large harvest next year. "
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Related Words

Illustration generation

generation noun

/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The new generation of computers has dramatically improved the speed of our work. "

Illustration multiplied

multiplied verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪd/ /ˌmʌltɪˈplaɪd/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The number of students in the class multiplied after the school announced free tutoring. "

Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

Illustration propagates

propagates verb

/ˈprɒpəɡeɪts/ /ˈprɑːpəɡeɪts/

(of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production

"Here are a few options, ordered from simplest to a bit more specific: * The ivy propagates quickly, covering the wall. * The farmer propagates apple trees by grafting. * A single dandelion plant propagates many seeds on the wind. "

Illustration diligently

diligently adverb

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəntli/ /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

"The student diligently studied for the exam, carefully reviewing all the notes. "

Illustration propagated

propagated verb

/ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtɪd/

(of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production

"The gardener propagated new rose bushes by taking cuttings from the parent plant. "

Illustration importance

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

Illustration disseminate

disseminate verb

/dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/

To sow and scatter principles, ideas, opinions, etc, or concrete things, for growth and propagation, like seeds.

"The teacher disseminated important information about the upcoming exam to the students. "

Illustration throughout

throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration successive

successive adjective

/səkˈsɛsɪv/

Coming one after the other in a series.

"They had won the title for five successive years."

Illustration production

production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."