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propagate

propagate

Meaning of propagate

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British English/ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/
American English/ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪt/
Russian transcription[rɐzmnɐˈʐatʲ]
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propagate with Russian translation

propagate usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я размножаю бегонии листовыми черенками весной.

I propagate begonias from leaf cuttings in spring.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они хотят размножить эти суккуленты листьями.

They propagate succulents from leaves.

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propagate belongs to the topic "Houseplants". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

propagateразмножать
flowerцветок
grassтрава
roseроза
beansфасоль
onionлук
peasгорох

propagate synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between propagate / clone / grow / cultivate / root

🇬🇧English
propagate

Primary term; neutral verb meaning to reproduce or multiply plants by various methods.

B2Often

You can propagate spider plants by taking offsets and replanting them.

Вы можете размножать хлорофитумы, отделяя и сажая детки.

C
🇬🇧English
clone

Can mean creating genetically identical copies (lab context) or producing identical plants via cuttings; more technical or modern usage.

B2Rarely

Hobbyists sometimes say they 'clone' succulents by taking cuttings and rooting them.

Любители иногда говорят, что «клонируют» суккуленты, отрезая черенки и укореняя их.

🇬🇧English

More general — to develop or be cultivated; does not necessarily mean producing new plants.

B2Very Often

I grow herbs on my windowsill, but I don't always propagate them.

Я выращиваю травы на подоконнике, но не всегда их размножаю.

C
🇬🇧English
cultivate

Focuses on tending or nurturing plants (or soil); less about creating new plants and more about care and cultivation.

B2Often

She cultivates rare houseplants carefully to keep them healthy.

Она тщательно выращивает редкие комнатные растения, чтобы они были здоровы.

R
🇬🇧English
root

As a verb, it means to form roots or cause a cutting to form roots; it denotes a stage or outcome of propagation.

B2Often

Place the cutting in water until it roots, then pot it up.

Поставьте черенок в воду, пока он не укоренится, затем посадите в горшок.

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propagate translation: размножать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce propagate

/ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate translation

размножать

propagate examples

I propagate begonias from leaf cuttings in spring.

propagate transcription

/ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/, /ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪt/

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propagate meaning: what does it mean?

plants houseplants verb

propagate pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

propagate is pronounced as /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

propagate definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I propagate begonias from leaf cuttings in spring. Translation: Я размножаю бегонии листовыми черенками весной.

Is propagate part of Houseplants vocabulary?

Yes, propagate (размножать) can be learned in the Houseplants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is propagate part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, propagate (размножать) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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