ramify

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˈræmɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈræmɪfaɪ/

  1. To divide or spread out into branches; to develop into a complex system.

    1. The roots ramify deep into the soil to get water.
    2. The local government’s responsibilities ramify into many areas, from education to waste.

  2. To cause to branch out or develop in complexity.

    1. The company plans to ramify its business into new markets.
    2. We need to ramify our product offerings to attract a broader customer base in order to grow.

Synonyms

multiply expand spread extend branch
ramify transitive-verb

  1. To cause something to have branches or parts that spread out.

    1. The gardener ramifies the rose bush.
    2. The author ramifies the plot with unexpected twists, leading to great suspense.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ramify" in English means: To divide or spread out into branches; to develop into a complex system., To cause to branch out or develop in complexity..

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

Synonyms for "ramify": multiply, expand, spread, extend, branch.

Example usage of "ramify": "The roots ramify deep into the soil to get water.". More examples on the page.