Multiply (Verb)
Meaning 1
Combine or increase by multiplication; "He managed to multiply his profits".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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- She invested wisely and was able to multiply her savings in just a few years.
- By cutting costs and increasing production, the company managed to multiply its revenue.
- The bacteria were able to multiply rapidly in the warm and humid environment.
- With the help of new marketing strategies, the business was able to multiply its customer base.
- The effects of the social media campaign helped to multiply the charity's global reach.
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Meaning 2
Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms); "pandas rarely breed in captivity".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 3
Combine by multiplication; "multiply 10 by 15".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 4
Have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant; "The Bible tells people to procreate"; "These bacteria reproduce".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.