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- pronunciation:
- muhl
tih
plaI
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
multiplies, multiplying, multiplied |
| definition 1: |
to increase the number, degree, or amount of.
Sam multiplied her problems when she parked in a "No Parking" area on the wrong side of the street.- synonyms:
- augment, increase
- similar words:
- boost, double, enlarge, expand, hike, jack up, raise, triple
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| definition 2: |
to find the product of by doing multiplication.
You get twelve when you multiply four by three.- antonyms:
- divide
- similar words:
- calculate, compute
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| definition 3: |
to grow in number, degree, or amount.
The number of new students multiplied when an apartment house was built in the neighborhood.- synonyms:
- accumulate, increase, mount, rise
- similar words:
- appreciate, enlarge, snowball, wax
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| definition 4: |
to perform arithmetic multiplication.
Multiply to find out what 8 percent of $5.99 is.- similar words:
- calculate, compute, reckon
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| definition 5: |
to produce offspring; reproduce.
Rabbits multiply very quickly.- synonyms:
- breed, reproduce
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| related words: |
accumulate, amplify, augment, grow |
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