English · Word Candidate

multiply

/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: multiplies · multiplying · multiplied

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

Verb

The motives to refuse obedience to government are many and strong ; impunity will multiply and enforce them

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To perform multiplication on (a number).

Verb

when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21; he multiplied several numbers

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An act or instance of multiplying.

Noun

The extended instruction set may double the speed again if a lot of multiplies and divides are done.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

In many or multiple ways.

Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “multiply” mean?

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

Is “multiply” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.