multiply multiply /ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ/

adverb

1. In several ways; in a multiple manner  ( multiply )
   in several ways; in a multiple manner
    They were multiply checked for errors
   they were multiply checked for errors
   

verb

1. () (arithmetic) combine by multiplication  ( multiply )
   (arithmetic) combine by multiplication
    Multiply 10 by 15
   multiply 10 by 15
   
2. () Combine or increase by multiplication  ( manifold , multiply )
   combine or increase by multiplication
    He managed to multiply his profits
   He managed to multiply his profits
   
3. () Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)  ( breed , multiply )
   have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
    Pandas rarely breed in captivity
   pandas rarely breed in captivity
   
4. (biology) have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant  ( multiply , procreate , reproduce )
   (biology) have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
    The Bible tells people to procreate
   The Bible tells people to procreate
    These bacteria reproduce
   These bacteria reproduce