multiply multiply /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/
adverb
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In several ways; in a multiple manner
(
multiply
)
in several ways; in a multiple manner
They were multiply checked for errors
they were multiply checked for errors
verb
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()
(arithmetic) combine by multiplication
(
multiply
)
(arithmetic) combine by multiplication
Multiply 10 by 15
multiply 10 by 15
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()
Combine or increase by multiplication
(
manifold
, multiply
)
combine or increase by multiplication
He managed to multiply his profits
He managed to multiply his profits
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()
Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
(
breed
, multiply
)
have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
Pandas rarely breed in captivity
pandas rarely breed in captivity
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(biology) have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
(
multiply
, procreate
, reproduce
)
(biology) have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
The Bible tells people to procreate
The Bible tells people to procreate
These bacteria reproduce
These bacteria reproduce