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multiply
1[ muhl-tuh-plahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to make many or manifold; increase the number, quantity, etc., of.
- Arithmetic. to find the product of by multiplication.
- to breed (animals).
- to propagate (plants).
- to increase by procreation.
verb (used without object)
- to grow in number, quantity, etc.; increase.
Synonyms: , ,
- Arithmetic. to perform the process of multiplication.
- to increase in number by procreation or natural generation.
multiply
2[ muhl-tuh-plee ]
adverb
- in several or many ways; in a multiple manner; manifoldly.
multiply
/ ˈʌɪˌɪ /
verb
- to increase or cause to increase in number, quantity, or degree
- tr to combine (two numbers or quantities) by multiplication
- intr to increase in number by reproduction
multiply
/ ŭ′ə-ī′ /
- To perform multiplication on a pair of quantities.
Derived Forms
- ˈܱپˌ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- -ܱt· adjective
- -ܱt·iԲ adjective
- ܲ·ܱt· adjective
- ܲ·ܱt·iԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of multiply1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of multiply1
Example Sentences
The agenda for the meeting was set: Hitler would assure this group of Germany's richest men that their fortunes would be preserved, or more likely multiplied, under Nazi rule.
More recently, as his distractions have multiplied, investors are expressing open consternation.
Before too long, however, the herd multiplied, eventually outgrowing its range on Tomales Point.
If it wants to apply sufficient cuts to find £6bn of savings, multiply that by six.
"Without vents, methane and other gases remain trapped at the bottom, further multiplying the fragility of the loosely held structure."
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