propagate vs pass on

propagate and pass on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
propagate	No	No	Yes	No
pass on	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pass on is a hypernym of propagate; that is, pass on is a word with a broader meaning than propagate:

propagate (verb)	pass on (verb)
multiply sexually or asexually	transmit information
cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering	cause to be distributed
cause to become widely known	move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
transmit	give to or transfer possession of
transmit or cause to broaden or spread	place into the hands or custody of
become distributed or widespread	transmit (knowledge or skills)
travel through the air	refer to another person for decision or judgment
transmit from one generation to the next