propagator
- noun
- /ˈprɒpəˌɡeɪtər/
- Specialized
:
propagador de plantas
- The role of a propagator involves providing the right conditions for seedlings to thrive and develop into strong plants.
Examples
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The propagator in me sees a seed head or a cone and thinks, "I could grow that!"
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But they were great propagators of cacti.
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As a skilled propagator, she carefully nurtures young plants in her greenhouse to ensure their healthy growth.
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He became a successful propagator by learning various techniques to multiply his favorite plant species.
Synonyms
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2.6
A person who raises plants or crops to sell
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2.3
A person who puts seeds or young trees into the ground for crops
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4.0
A person who prepares and looks after land to grow crops or plants
A person who joins parts of plants so they grow as one
How Skilled
- Specialized
4
7.8
1
7.4
- Specialized
150
1.0
81
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Propagator comes from the Latin propagare, which means 'to make grow' or 'to spread' and is the same root as propagate and propagation. So a plant propagator is literally someone who helps new plants grow, for example by taking cuttings or caring for young plants in a greenhouse.