multiply

Definition

  • verb: to increase greatly in number or amount
  • verb: to increase in number especially greatly or in 'multiples'
  • synonyms: spread, increase, decuplate

Examples

  • If you 'multiply' 5 by 2 you get 10. = If you 'multiply' 5 and 2 (together) you get 10. = 5 'multiplied' by 2 equals 10.

  • The teacher taught the children how to add, subtract, 'multiply', and divide.

  • The bacteria 'multiply' rapidly in warm, moist conditions.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) It's in here, Harry? Can you feel anything? That's it! Up there! They have added the Gemino curse. Everything you touch will multiply. Give me the sword. Stop moving! Do it! - We had deal, Griphook! - The cup for the sword! (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2