definition of
propagate

[1] #1 propagate v. transmit from one generation to the next; "propagate these characteristics". wn

[2] #2 propagate v. travel through the air; "sound and light propagate in this medium". wn

[3] #3 propagate v. transmit; "propagate sound or light through air". wn

[4] #4 propagate v. [spread] become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population". wn

[5] #5 propagate v. transmit or cause to broaden or spread; "This great civilization was propagated throughout the land". wn