multiply

Definition

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

Etymology

From Old French multiplier, from Latin multiplicō, from multi (“many”) + plicō (“I fold”). The noun presumably derives from the verb.

Example Sentences

• "The motives to refuse obedience to government are many and strong ; impunity will multiply and enforce them"
• "It would indeed be easy to multiply modern authorities respecting locustal food; one more authority shall suffice, from which it will appear that the Arabs make a sort of locust bread."
• "when you multiply 3 by 7, you get 21; he multiplied several numbers"