Multiply ( verb , adverb )

(As a verb)

Multiply ( verb )

1. To increase the number or quantity of.
2. To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.
3. To reproduce or propagate.
4. To combine or add together.

Origin:

Middle english multiplien, from anglo-french multiplier, from latin multiplicare, from multus many + -plicare (from plicare to fold, from plicare to fold) + -are -ize.

Examples:

1. The population multiplied rapidly in the last decade.
2. I need to multiply this number by 2.
3. The bacteria multiplied quickly in the warm environment.
4. The company multiplied its revenue by diversifying its products.
5. His efforts to multiply the wealth of the company were successful.

(As an adverb)

Multiply ( adverb )

1. To increase the number or quantity of.
2. To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.
3. To reproduce or propagate.
4. To combine or add together.

Origin:

Middle english multiplien, from anglo-french multiplier, from latin multiplicare, from multus many + -plicare (from plicare to fold, from plicare to fold) + -are -ize.

Examples:

1. The population multiplied rapidly in the last decade.
2. I need to multiply this number by 2.
3. The bacteria multiplied quickly in the warm environment.
4. The company multiplied its revenue by diversifying its products.
5. His efforts to multiply the wealth of the company were successful.