multiply (adv.)

  1. in several ways; in a multiple manner; they were multiply checked for errors'

    multiply (v.)

  1. combine by multiplication; multiply 10 by 15'

  2. combine or increase by multiplication; He managed to multiply his profits

    [ Syn: manifold ]

  3. have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms); pandas rarely breed in captivity; These bacteria reproduce

    [ Syn: breed ]

  4. have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant; The Bible tells people to procreate

    [ Syn: reproduce , procreate ]

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