spread vs propagate

spread is a noun but propagate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spread	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
propagate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spread and propagate are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, propagate is a hyponym of spread; that is, propagate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spread:

As verbs, spread and propagate are synonyms defined as:

spread (noun)	propagate (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
decorative cover for a bed
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
a haphazard distribution in all directions
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
two facing pages of a book or other publication
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

spread (adjective)	propagate (adjective)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
fully extended in width
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

spread (verb)	propagate (verb)
cause to become widely known	multiply sexually or asexually
become widely known and passed on	cause to propagate, as by grafting or layering
distribute or disperse widely	cause to become widely known
spread out or open from a closed or folded state	transmit
become distributed or widespread	transmit or cause to broaden or spread
cover by spreading something over	become distributed or widespread
distribute over a surface in a layer	travel through the air
strew or distribute over an area	transmit from one generation to the next
move outward
spread across or over