Meaning ofmultiplyin English

Verb

1. to increase amount or degree; intentionally
   The company will multiply its production to meet the high demand.
2. to perform arithmetic operation (with a multiplier)
   We need to multiply the numbers to get the total cost.
3. to grow or increase in number; naturally
   The bacteria will multiply rapidly in the warm environment.
4. to breed or produce offspring
   Farmers multiply their livestock by breeding them seasonally.