Multiply

/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To produce or increase in number by a process of natural reproduction or by a mathematical operation.

If you multiply 3 by 4, you get 12.

To increase, especially in number or quantity.

The company aims to multiply its profits this year.

To perform the mathematical operation of multiplication.

In math class, we learned how to multiply fractions.

To cause to increase in number, quantity, or degree.

The new policies are expected to multiply opportunities for students.

Late Middle English: from Latin multiplicare, from multiplic- 'much increased', from multus 'many' + -plicare 'to fold'.

multiply by

To increase a number by a specified factor.

multiply one's efforts

To put in more effort to achieve something.

multiply and divide

Basic operations of arithmetic, often used together in calculations.

multiplication

The mathematical operation of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

multiplier

A factor by which a quantity is multiplied.

To make more of something, often used in a casual context.

We need to multiply our efforts if we want to win this game.

To reproduce or generate more quickly.

The meme multiplied across the internet overnight.