proliferate

[prəˈlɪfəreɪt]

proliferate Definition

  • 1to increase rapidly in number or spread widely
  • 2to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring

Using proliferate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proliferate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bacteria will proliferate if the conditions are favorable.

  • Example

    Social media has caused fake news to proliferate.

  • Example

    The company plans to proliferate its products to other countries.

proliferate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for proliferate

Phrases with proliferate

  • proliferation of weapons

    the rapid increase in the number of weapons, especially nuclear weapons, in a particular country or region

    Example

    The proliferation of weapons is a major concern for global security.

  • the rapid increase in the amount of information available, especially through the internet

    Example

    The proliferation of information has made it difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction.

  • the rapid growth of cells, often associated with cancer

    Example

    The proliferation of cancer cells can be slowed down with chemotherapy.

Origins of proliferate

from Latin 'prolifer', meaning 'bearing offspring'

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Summary: proliferate in Brief

The verb 'proliferate' [prəˈlɪfəreɪt] means to rapidly increase in number or spread widely. It can refer to the growth of cells, the spread of information, or the increase of weapons. Examples include 'The bacteria will proliferate if the conditions are favorable.' and 'The company plans to proliferate its products to other countries.' Synonyms include 'multiply' and 'propagate,' while informal alternatives include 'boom' and 'explode.'