Definition of multiplynext
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as in to reproduce
to bring forth offspring rabbits multiply with proverbial rapidity

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How does the verb multiply contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of multiply are augment, enlarge, and increase. While all these words mean "to make or become greater," multiply implies increase in number by natural generation or by indefinite repetition of a process.

with each attempt the problems multiplied

When is it sensible to use augment instead of multiply?

The meanings of augment and multiply largely overlap; however, augment implies addition to what is already well grown or well developed.

the inheritance augmented his fortune

When would enlarge be a good substitute for multiply?

The synonyms enlarge and multiply are sometimes interchangeable, but enlarge implies expansion or extension that makes greater in size or capacity.

enlarged the kitchen

When could increase be used to replace multiply?

The words increase and multiply can be used in similar contexts, but increase used intransitively implies progressive growth in size, amount, or intensity; used transitively it may imply simple not necessarily progressive addition.

his waistline increased with age
increased her landholdings

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of multiply Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The new round will multiply the startup's valuation from its earlier Series A round, the startup said. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026 That taxable value then gets multiplied by local millage rates to determine your final bill. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times. Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiply
Verb
  • One ecosystem reproduces itself through procedure; the other through attention.
    Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
  • This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
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  • Research shows more adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, with incidence increasing over the last three decades.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 31 Jan. 2026
  • When applied to the scalp, minoxidil increases blood flow and stimulates your hair follicles to regrow hair.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
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  • Growth in services consumption outpacing goods expenditure largely reflects rising average income levels and would likely have occurred even without policy support, said Duncan Wrigley, chief China economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • As the temperature rose, Mccullough said some workers clocked off at lunchtime, and other businesses closed early.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • Using her background in cellular biology, Gueble propagated cell cultures that mirrored cancerous cells lacking MGMT and MMR.
    Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The shape and brightness of the rekindled tail trace the complex interactions that occurred between the AGN’s ejected jet and the ICM as the jet propagated outward.
    K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2026
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  • Jennie headlined Coachella as a solo artist while expanding her fashion ventures.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • In recent years, auction houses have expanded their categories as luxury goods and collectibles have helped buoy their sales.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
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  • By combining a strong regulatory framework with a dense airport ecosystem, the authority aims to accelerate the testing and deployment of advanced aviation technologies.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The Dark Sky Lounge, an add-on, is a 30-minute sound and vibration-based therapy that is meant to accelerate muscle recovery and bring you into a deep state of relaxation—a perfect pre-treatment experience.
    David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • From the wheel to yesterday’s AI agent, every invention has either augmented or replaced human actions.
    Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
  • This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Side effects reported from Adam’s first human trial included mild bruising and swelling from the procedure, though these were minimal and resolved within 24 hours.
    Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Interconnection queues have swelled to historic levels, with gigawatts of ready-to-build generation projects waiting years for grid connection studies and upgrades.
    Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Multiply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiply. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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