Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - propagate

ˈprɔpəɡeɪt v.tr. 1 a breed specimens of (a plant, animal, etc.) by natural processes from the parent stock. b (refl. or absol.) (of a plant, animal, etc.) reproduce itself. 2 disseminate; spread (a statement, belief, theory, etc.). 3 hand down (a quality etc.) from one generation to another. 4 extend the operation of; transmit (a vibration, earthquake, etc.). øøpropagation n. propagative adj. [L propagare propagatmultiply plants from layers, f. propago (as PRO-(1), pangere fix, layer)]