Propagate

(v.)

1. to spread an idea, belief etc to many people

传播，散播，宣传（观点、信仰等）

e.g. The group launched a website to propagate its ideas.

这个团体建了一个网站来宣扬他们的主张。

e.g. In ancient times those who wanted to learn would seek out a teacher, who propagate the doctrine, impart professional knowledge, and resolve doubts.

古之学者必有师。师者，所以传道受业解惑也。

2. if you propagate plants, or if they propagate, they start to grow from a parent plant to produce new plants

（使）（植物）繁殖

e.g. Propagate your plants in fresh soil.

让你的植物在新鲜土壤中繁殖。

3. if an animal, insect, etc propagates itself or is propagated, it increases in number

（动物、昆虫等）繁衍、繁殖

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