Definition of "Propagate" :

verb: multiply sexually or asexually

verb: cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering

verb: cause to become widely known

verb: transmit or cause to broaden or spread

"This great civilization was propagated throughout the land."

verb: become distributed or widespread

verb: transmit

"Propagate sound or light through air."

verb: travel through the air

"Sound and light propagate in this medium."

verb: transmit from one generation to the next

"Propagate these characteristics."