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multiply

verb B2 Neutral

Meaning

To multiply means to increase in number or amount by a specific factor or to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "multiply" with "increase" when referring to non-numerical contexts.

Example Sentences

Bacteria multiply quickly in warm and moist environments .
Can you multiply these numbers to find the total ?
The company aims to multiply its profits through strategic investments .
You can multiply the numbers to get the total amount .

Common Phrases

multiply by multiply together multiply exponentially

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