propagate in German
propagate in German is verbreiten, sich vermehren — propagate means to spread or pass something on, such as information, a belief, or a disease.
propagate in German
verbreiten
(transitive) To spread from person to person; to extend the knowledge of; to originate and spread; to carry from place to place; to disseminate.
sich vermehren
(biology, intransitive) To produce young; to be produced or multiplied by generation, or by new shoots or plants.
What does "propagate" mean?
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verb To spread or pass something on, such as information, a belief, or a disease.
"Rumors propagate quickly on social media."
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verb To breed plants or animals, or cause them to reproduce.
"Gardeners often propagate roses by taking cuttings."
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verb Of a wave or signal, to travel or spread through a medium.
"Sound waves propagate more slowly through air than through water."
propagate in a sentence
- Rumors propagate quickly on social media.
- Gardeners often propagate roses by taking cuttings.
- Sound waves propagate more slowly through air than through water.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "propagate" in German?
"propagate" in German is verbreiten, sich vermehren. propagate means: To spread or pass something on, such as information, a belief, or a disease.
How do you use "propagate" in a sentence?
Example: "Rumors propagate quickly on social media." In German, "propagate" is verbreiten, sich vermehren.
Are there other ways to say "propagate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "propagate": verbreiten, sich vermehren.
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