propagate

propagate

/ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/

🌱 Growth & Fertility

to breed specimens of a plant or animal; to spread

propagate in a sentence

“Some plants propagate through runners or cuttings.”

Origin of propagate

Latin propagare (to multiply plants), from propago (offspring, slip)

Related Words

fecund

producing or capable of producing much fruit or vegetation

prolific

producing much fruit, foliage, or offspring

verdant

green with grass or other rich vegetation

lush

growing luxuriantly; rich and profuse

luxuriant

rich and profuse in growth; lush

burgeoning

beginning to grow or increase rapidly