propagates

present tense third-person singular of propagate
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as in reproduces
to bring forth offspring the dams along the river are interfering with the salmon's ability to propagate

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“Propagates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propagates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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