#1 propagate v. transmit from one generation to the next; "propagate these characteristics". wn
#2 propagate v. travel through the air; "sound and light propagate in this medium". wn
#3 propagate v. transmit; "propagate sound or light through air". wn
#4 propagate v. [spread] become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population". wn
#5 propagate v. transmit or cause to broaden or spread; "This great civilization was propagated throughout the land". wn
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