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propagate

размножать

Meaning of propagate

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EN-UK/ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/
EN-US/ˈprɑpəˌɡeɪt/
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propagate with Russian translation

propagate usage examples

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

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I propagate begonias from leaf cuttings in spring.

🇨🇳ZH🇬🇧EN

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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.

propagate繁殖
flower
grass
rose玫瑰
beans豆类
onion洋葱
peas豌豆

propagate synonyms

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clone
Современный/технический термин — клонировать; может подразумевать точное генетическое копирование, бытово используется о черенковании.
grow
Более общее слово — «расти», «выращивать»; не обязательно означает размножение как процесс создания новых растений.
cultivate
Означает «выращивать» или «возделывать»; акцент на уходе и создании условий, а не прямо на размножении.
root
Как глагол — «укореняться/укоренять»; чаще описывает стадию (появление корней) в процессе размножения.
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🇬🇧en
clone

Современный/технический термин — клонировать; может подразумевать точное генетическое копирование, бытово используется о черенковании.

B2Rarely

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

🇬🇧en

Более общее слово — «расти», «выращивать»; не обязательно означает размножение как процесс создания новых растений.

B2Very Often

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

C
🇬🇧en
cultivate

Означает «выращивать» или «возделывать»; акцент на уходе и создании условий, а не прямо на размножении.

B2Often

She cultivates rare houseplants carefully to keep them healthy.

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🇬🇧en
root

Как глагол — «укореняться/укоренять»; чаще описывает стадию (появление корней) в процессе размножения.

B2Often

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

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What does propagate mean?

plants houseplants verb

How do you pronounce propagate?

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

How is propagate 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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