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multiply

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[ muhl-tuh-plahy ]

verb (used with object)

multiplied, multiplying.
  1. to make many or manifold; increase the number, quantity, etc., of.
  2. Arithmetic. to find the product of by multiplication.
  3. to breed (animals).
  4. to propagate (plants).
  5. to increase by procreation.


verb (used without object)

multiplied, multiplying.
  1. to grow in number, quantity, etc.; increase.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. Arithmetic. to perform the process of multiplication.
  3. to increase in number by procreation or natural generation.

multiply

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[ muhl-tuh-plee ]

adverb

  1. in several or many ways; in a multiple manner; manifoldly.

multiply

/ ˈʌɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to increase or cause to increase in number, quantity, or degree
  2. tr to combine (two numbers or quantities) by multiplication
  3. intr to increase in number by reproduction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

multiply

/ ŭə-ī′ /

  1. To perform multiplication on a pair of quantities.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܱپˌ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • -ܱt· adjective
  • -ܱt·iԲ adjective
  • ܲ·ܱt· adjective
  • ܲ·ܱt·iԲ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of multiply1

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English multiplien, from Old French multiplier, from Latin ܱپ; multi-, ply 2

Origin of multiply2

First recorded in 1880–85; multiple + -ly
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of multiply1

C13: from Old French multiplier, from Latin ܱپ to multiply, from multus much, many + to fold
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More recently, as his distractions have multiplied, investors are expressing open consternation.

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Before too long, however, the herd multiplied, eventually outgrowing its range on Tomales Point.

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If it wants to apply sufficient cuts to find £6bn of savings, multiply that by six.

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"Without vents, methane and other gases remain trapped at the bottom, further multiplying the fragility of the loosely held structure."

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When you multiply it out, you are sitting in your car a couple weeks a year.

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