Multiply Definition

multiply
adverb
  1. in several ways; in a multiple manner; "they were multiply checked for errors"
verb
  1. combine by multiplication; "multiply 10 by 15"
  2. combine or increase by multiplication; "He managed to multiply his profits"
  3. have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms); "pandas rarely breed in captivity"; "These bacteria reproduce"
  4. have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant; "The Bible tells people to procreate"

"Multiply" in song lyrics

See how multiply is used in real songs:

  • "Strictly concentrating on making my money multiply"
    Attitude — 1st Things 1st
  • "We just retaliate with hate, then we multiply"
    Big Kap + Funkmaster Flex f/ 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G. — Biggie/Tupac Live Freestyle *
  • "Enemies die, while my gangsters multiply"
    Big Shug — Spit it Real

Words that rhyme with multiply

Usage tips for "multiply"

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