multiply

(noun, verb, adverb)

adverb

1. in several ways; in a multiple manner

- they were multiply checked for errors

noun

1. (computer science) An act or instance of multiplying.

verb

1. combine by multiplication

- multiply 10 by 15

Definition categories: cognition, calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon

2. combine or increase by multiplication

- He managed to multiply his profits

Similar word(s): manifold

Definition categories: change, increase

3. have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)

Similar word(s): breed

Definition categories: body, multiply, procreate, reproduce

4. have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant

Similar word(s): procreate, reproduce

Definition categories: body, create, make

Sentences with multiply as a verb:

- when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21;

- He had been multiplying, but it occurred to him he needed to resolve the exponents, first.