multiply
mul
ˈmʌl
mal
tip
ˌtəp
tēp
ly
laɪ
lai
British pronunciation
/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪ/

Definition & Meaning of "multiply"in English

to multiply
01

(mathematics) to add a number to itself a certain number of times

Transitive: to multiply a number by another
to multiply definition and meaning
example
Examples
If you have 3 apples and multiply them by 2, you'll have 6 apples in total.
02

to significantly increase in quantity

Intransitive
Transitive: to multiply sth
example
Examples
If you multiply your efforts, you will see better results.
03

to produce more animals by having them reproduce

Transitive: to multiply animals
example
Examples
Farmers multiply sheep to grow their flocks.
04

to increase in number by producing offspring

Intransitive
example
Examples
These plants multiply by spreading their seeds in the wind.
multiply
01

in several manners or forms

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