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propagate vs locomote

locomote vs propagate

propagate and locomote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
propagate No No Yes No
locomote No No Yes No
As verbs, locomote is a hypernym of propagate; that is, locomote is a word with a broader meaning than propagate:
  • propagate: travel through the air
  • locomote: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of propagate include go, move, travel.
propagate (verb) locomote (verb)
multiply sexually or asexually change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering
cause to become widely known
transmit
transmit or cause to broaden or spread
become distributed or widespread
travel through the air
transmit from one generation to the next
Difference between propagate and locomote

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