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propagates

/ˈprɒpəɡeɪts/ /ˈprɑːpəɡeɪts/

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

Examples :

"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. "
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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 propagate

propagate verb

/ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/

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

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

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 dandelion

dandelion noun

/ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/

Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

"The children chased butterflies and admired the bright yellow dandelions growing in the schoolyard. "

Illustration originate

originate verb

/əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The idea for the school fundraiser originated with Sarah. "

Illustration misinformation

misinformation noun

/ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌmɪsɪnfɔrˈmeɪʃən/

Information that is incorrect.

"The news report contained misinformation about the school's closing date, causing confusion among parents. "

Illustration cancelled

cancelled verb

/ˈkænsəld/ /ˈkænsld/

To cross out something with lines etc.

"She cancelled the incorrect answer on the test with a thick black line. "

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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."