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Definition of Multiply
1. Verb. Combine by multiplication. "Multiply 10 by 15"
Generic synonyms: Calculate, Cipher, Compute, Cypher, Figure, Reckon, Work Out
Specialized synonyms: Square, Cube, Raise
Antonyms: Divide
Derivative terms: Multiplication, Multiplicative, Multiplier
2. Adverb. In several ways; in a multiple manner. "They were multiply checked for errors"
3. Verb. Combine or increase by multiplication. "Their earnings multiply this year"; "He managed to multiply his profits"
Generic synonyms: Increase
Specialized synonyms: Double, Duplicate, Treble, Triple, Quadruple, Quintuple, Proliferate
Derivative terms: Multiplication, Multiplication, Multiplicative
4. Verb. Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms). "These bacteria reproduce"
Generic synonyms: Procreate, Reproduce
Specialized synonyms: Pullulate
Derivative terms: Breed, Breeding, Multiplication
5. Verb. Have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant. "The Bible tells people to procreate"
Category relationships: Biological Science, Biology
Specialized synonyms: Propagate, Fructify, Set, Breed, Brood, Cover, Hatch, Incubate
Generic synonyms: Create, Make
Derivative terms: Multiplication, Procreation, Procreative, Reproduction, Reproduction, Reproductive
Definition of Multiply
1. v. t. To increase in number; to make more numerous; to add quantity to.
2. v. i. To become greater in number; to become numerous.
Definition of Multiply
1. to increase in number [v -PLIED, -PLYING, -PLIES]
Medical Definition of Multiply
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1. To become greater in number; to become numerous. "When men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them." (Gen. Vi. 1)
2. To increase in extent and influence; to spread. "The word of God grew and multiplied." (Acts xii. 24)
3. To increase amount of gold or silver by the arts of alchemy.
1. To increase in number; to make more numerous; to add quantity to. "Impunity will multiply motives to disobedience." (Ames)
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