multiply

verb
UK: /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
US: /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

  1. To increase a number by a particular amount many times.

    1. Two multiply by five equals ten.
    2. We need to multiply our efforts to achieve the desired outcome this quarter.

  2. To increase greatly in number or amount; to cause something to do this.

    1. Rabbits multiply quickly.
    2. The company's profits have been multiplying since the new product launch.

Synonyms

increase augment expand
multiply adjective

  1. Involving several different elements or types.

    1. The store has multiply options.
    2. The project has multiply benefits for the community and the environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "multiply" in English means: To increase a number by a particular amount many times., To increase greatly in number or amount; to cause something to do this..

The phonetic transcription of "multiply" is /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ in British English and /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "multiply": increase, augment, expand.

Example usage of "multiply": "Two multiply by five equals ten.". More examples on the page.