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to propagate
To strongly spread and promote an idea, a political doctrine, or a worldview. The word can have a negative connotation when it refers to one-sided or manipulative influence.
Die Organisation propagiert einen Lebensstil ohne Konsum von Tierprodukten.
The organization propagates a lifestyle without the consumption of animal products.
Verbs that end in '-ieren' often come from Latin or French. They are always conjugated regularly (weakly), and the past participle is formed without 'ge-'.
Er hat seine Thesen auf der Konferenz propagiert.
He propagated his theses at the conference.
This word belongs to formal language and is often used in political or intellectual discussions. It frequently has a negative connotation and suggests that an opinion is being spread in a one-sided or manipulative way.
Die Regierungspartei propagiert eine strikte Einwanderungspolitik.
The governing party is propagating a strict immigration policy.
You always propagate abstract concepts. Typical objects are 'eine Idee' (an idea), 'eine Ideologie' (an ideology), 'eine Theorie' (a theory), 'eine Lehre' (a doctrine), or 'ein Lebensstil' (a lifestyle). You cannot propagate concrete objects.
Die Bewegung propagiert den Verzicht auf Plastik.
The movement propagates giving up plastic.
to represent
Vertreten and propagieren can both refer to publicly supporting a political or ideological position. Vertreten mainly means holding an opinion and standing up for it, while propagieren emphasizes spreading and promoting it forcefully. Use vertreten for your own position and propagieren for actively advertising it.
Die Gruppe propagiert diese politische Position mit Plakaten und Veranstaltungen.
The group promotes this political position with posters and events.
Die Abgeordnete vertritt diese politische Position seit vielen Jahren.
The member of parliament has held this political position for many years.
