1. to increase the number or amount of something by a large degree
2. to perform the mathematical operation of multiplication
Usage: mathematics
3. to reproduce or breed rapidly
Usage: biology

Examples

• The bacteria multiplies quickly in warm conditions.
• She multiplies 6 by 8 to get 48.
• The company’s profits multiplied over the past year.
• When you multiply two negative numbers, you get a positive result.
• The rabbit population multiplies rapidly in spring.
• Exercise multiplies the benefits of a healthy diet.
• The teacher showed us how to multiply fractions.