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propagate in Swedish

propagate in Swedish is sprida, fortplanta sig — propagate means to spread or pass something on, such as information, a belief, or a disease.

propagate in Swedish

sprida
verb
(transitive) To spread from person to person; to extend the knowledge of; to originate and spread; to carry from place to place; to disseminate.
fortplanta sig
verb
(biology, intransitive) To produce young; to be produced or multiplied by generation, or by new shoots or plants.

What does "propagate" mean?

  1. verb To spread or pass something on, such as information, a belief, or a disease.
    "Rumors propagate quickly on social media."
  2. verb To breed plants or animals, or cause them to reproduce.
    "Gardeners often propagate roses by taking cuttings."
  3. verb Of a wave or signal, to travel or spread through a medium.
    "Sound waves propagate more slowly through air than through water."
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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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What is "propagate" in Swedish?

"propagate" in Swedish is sprida, fortplanta sig. 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 Swedish, "propagate" is sprida, fortplanta sig.

Are there other ways to say "propagate" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "propagate": sprida, fortplanta sig.

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