Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proliferate
verb
/prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/
Definition
To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply.
Examples
- The cells began to proliferate in response to the growth factors.
- New businesses tend to proliferate in urban areas.
- Social media has allowed misinformation to proliferate quickly.
Meaning
The term describes the process of growing or increasing in amount or number, often used in biological contexts but applicable in various situations.
Synonyms
- multiply
- increase
- expand
- grow
- spread
