CEFR A2

multiply

verb

Meaning

To increase greatly in number or quantity; to become much more numerous.

Examples

Rabbits can multiply very quickly in the right conditions.
The bacteria will multiply rapidly in the warm environment.

Synonyms: increase, grow, expand, proliferate

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multiply (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌltəplaɪ/

Definition

To increase greatly in number or quantity; to become much more numerous.

Examples

Rabbits can multiply very quickly in the right conditions.
The bacteria will multiply rapidly in the warm environment.

How to Use multiply

multiply by (prepositional phrase): To increase a number or quantity by a specific factor. — "Multiply this number by 10."
multiply something (collocation): To increase the quantity or number of something. — "The goal is to multiply our efforts to achieve success."

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