definition of
multiply

[1] #1 multiply v. combine by multiplication; "multiply 10 by 15". wn

[2] #2 multiply v. [manifold] combine or increase by multiplication; "He managed to multiply his profits". wn

[3] #3 multiply v. [breed] have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms); "pandas rarely breed in captivity"; "These bacteria reproduce". wn

[4] #4 multiply r. in several ways; in a multiple manner; "they were multiply checked for errors". wn

[5] #5 multiply v. [reproduce, procreate] have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant; "The Bible tells people to procreate". wn