mul·ti·ply
ˈməl-tə-ˌplī 
multiplied; multiplying
2
a
: to find the product of by multiplication
multiply 7 and 8
b
: to use as a multiplicand in multiplication with another number
multiply 7 by 8
2
: to perform multiplication
mul·ti·ply
ˈməl-tə-plē
: in a multiple manner : in several ways
multiply talented children
mul·ti-ply
ˌməl-tē-ˈplī
-ˌtī-
: composed of several plies
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Examples of multiply in a Sentence
Verb
Complaints about the new procedure soon multiplied.
Her responsibilities multiplied when she was promoted.
Her responsibilities were multiplied by the promotion.
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm, moist conditions.
The teacher taught the children how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Recent Examples on the Web
Jerry Brewer, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
Rome is the most popular tour destination globally for July 4th, per data from the AAA, and over recent years, its luxury hotel scene has multiplied with several five-star hotels opening, including the Six Senses, The Rome Edition, and Casa Monti, which opened its doors just in time for summer.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 13 June 2024
Devika Rao, theweek, 29 May 2024
Sun Exposure: Full, partial Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-draining
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
One of those most beautiful and easy bulbs to grow in your garden, daffodils multiply over the years, unlike some other bulbs such as tulips which dwindle in number each season.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
Founded 99 years ago in the Northern Italian town of Trivero in Piedmont, the brand is a mainstay of wintertime luxury, known for its multi-ply cashmere knitwear, featherweight vicuña scarves and tailored wool overcoats.
—New York Times, 1 May 2023
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Verb
But when the championship window opens for a transcendent talent, the scrutiny can multiply to a suffocating level.
—Jerry Brewer, Washington Post, 15 June 2024
Rome is the most popular tour destination globally for July 4th, per data from the AAA, and over recent years, its luxury hotel scene has multiplied with several five-star hotels opening, including the Six Senses, The Rome Edition, and Casa Monti, which opened its doors just in time for summer.
—Amy Louise Bailey, Vogue, 13 June 2024
Adverb
The species most likely to survive or even thrive are those that multiply quickly, are without sensitive habitat requirements and a non-picky diet.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 29 May 2024
Sun Exposure: Full, partial Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-draining
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
One of those most beautiful and easy bulbs to grow in your garden, daffodils multiply over the years, unlike some other bulbs such as tulips which dwindle in number each season.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 May 2024
Adjective
Rolls of hanji in every texture, color and thickness line the walls of the two-story space, ranging from smooth letter-sized pages to premium multi-ply options.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
Founded 99 years ago in the Northern Italian town of Trivero in Piedmont, the brand is a mainstay of wintertime luxury, known for its multi-ply cashmere knitwear, featherweight vicuña scarves and tailored wool overcoats.
—New York Times, 1 May 2023
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“Multiply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiply. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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