Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ramifies
verb
/ˈræmɪfaɪz/
Definition
To branch out or extend into various parts; to develop or spread in a complex manner.
Examples
- The decision to expand the business ramifies into several new departments.
- The effects of climate change ramify through ecosystems, impacting many species.
- As the plot thickens, the story ramifies into unexpected twists and subplots.
Meaning
The term ‘ramifies’ refers to the process by which something divides into branches or parts. It implies that a situation or concept can lead to multiple outcomes or effects, creating a network of connections.
Synonyms
- branch out
- divide
- spread
- extend
- disseminate
