multiply
/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
adverb
- In many ways; in a multiple manner (less common, formal/literary).
- The effects of the policy were felt multiply across different sectors.
- She was multiply talented, excelling in music, art, and science.
- The problem was multiply determined by several factors.
verb
- To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication on numbers; to increase a number by a specified number of times.
- She learned how to multiply fractions in math class today.
- Can you multiply these two numbers in your head?
- If you multiply 3 by 4, you get 12.
- To increase greatly in number or amount; to become more numerous.
- The bacteria multiply quickly in warm conditions.
- The number of tourists visiting the park continues to multiply each year.
- As the company grew, its problems also began to multiply.
- To breed or reproduce (used especially of living things).
- Rabbits multiply rapidly if not controlled.
- Farmers want their livestock to multiply to increase the herd.
- The fish multiply in the protected waters of the reserve.
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