SAT vocabulary
Propagate
To spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely; to breed specimens of (a plant, animal, etc.) by natural processes from the parent stock.
Example
"The goal of the movement was to propagate its message of peace and equality across the globe."
Etymology
From Latin propagare 'to set forward, to extend,' related to propago 'a slip for planting.'
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