propagate

To spread widely, or to make ideas, beliefs, or information reach many people.

• The group propagates these beliefs online.
• False rumours propagated quickly through the town.
• His books helped propagate the idea of equal rights.

Similar words: spread, disseminate, circulate

Common phrases: propagate ideas, propagate a myth, propagate false information

To send a change or information to all the computers or devices that need it on a network.

• The system propagates password changes automatically.
• We propagated the new settings to every server.
• How long will it take to propagate this update?

How to use it: propagate something to something (The server propagates each update to all connected devices.)

Similar words: distribute, replicate

Common phrases: propagate changes, propagate an update, propagate new settings

To carry sound, light, or other waves forward through space or a substance.

• Air propagates sound waves.
• The cable propagates light along its length.
• This device propagates radio signals over long distances.

How to use it: propagate something through something (The material propagates sound through its layers.)

Similar words: transmit, carry

Common phrases: propagate sound, propagate light, propagate radio waves