multiply meaning and definition

MULTIPLY verb

Definition of multiply (verb)

1. combine by multiplication
   • "multiply 10 by 15"
   • antonym: divide
2. combine or increase by multiplication
   • "He managed to multiply his profits"
   • synonyms: manifold
3. have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
   • "pandas rarely breed in captivity"; "These bacteria reproduce"
   • synonyms: breed
4. have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
   • "The Bible tells people to procreate"
   • synonyms: procreate, reproduce

MULTIPLY adverb

Definition of multiply (adverb)

1. in several ways; in a multiple manner
   • "they were multiply checked for errors"
   • antonym: singly