propagates

VERB

breed, reproduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inseminate multiply proliferate

STRONG

bear beget engender father fecundate fertilize generate grow impregnate increase mother originate procreate produce raise sire

WEAK

make pregnant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease

STRONG

deplete destroy diminish finish halt kill lessen reduce result stop

WEAK

conceal hide

VERB

spread, make known

Synonyms

STRONGEST

circulate disseminate publicize transmit

STRONG

broadcast develop diffuse disperse distribute proclaim promulgate publish radiate scatter strew

Antonyms

STRONG

collect conceal gather hide

WEAK

destroy kill

Example Sentences

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According to Wood, scientists have long known that ancient, inactive viruses known as cryptic prophages can insert their genetic material into bacterial DNA.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

Looking forward, Wood said the team plans to continue researching the antivirus applications of eight additional prophages currently in their lab.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025