The origins of propagate are firmly rooted in the field of horticulture. The word is a 16th century Latin borrowing, ultimately from the verb propagare, which means "to set (onto a plant) a small shoot or …

PROPAGATE definition: 1. to produce a new plant using a parent plant: 2. (of a plant or animal) to produce young plants…. Learn more.

Definition of propagate verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [transitive] propagate something (formal) to spread an idea, a belief or a piece of information among many people. …

1. to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock. 2. to reproduce (itself, its kind, etc.), as an organism does. 3. to transmit (hereditary features or elements) …

1 day ago · Translations ± the multiplication or natural increase in a population ± the dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number ± the act of propagating, especially the movement of a …

Jan 13, 2016 · To propagate is to be fruitful and multiply, by the usual routes of reproduction, or by spreading something around — like a rumor. Propagate comes from the Latin word propagare, which …

If people propagate an idea or piece of information, they spread it and try to make people believe it or support it. They propagated political doctrines which promised to tear apart the fabric of our society. …

Dec 8, 2012 · Ready to turn your garden into a propagation paradise? Whether you’re looking to clone your favorite houseplant or multiply your outdoor beauties, this guide has all the dirt on easy and …

PROPAGATE definition: to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock. See examples of propagate used in a sentence.

We are discovering new ways to propagate plants without seeds. He propagated the apple tree by grafting. The plants failed to propagate.