multiply
beginnerA1/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ · mul-ti-ply
To increase in number, especially by a specified factor or several times.
Meanings
To increase in number, especially by a specified factor or several times.
ایک مخصوص عنصر یا کئی بار کی تعداد میں اضافے کرنا۔
ضرب کرنا
zarb karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- multiply numbers
- multiply by two
- multiply efforts
Example Sentences
If you multiply three by four, you get twelve.
اگر آپ تین کو چار سے ضرب کرتے ہیں تو آپ بارہ حاصل کرتے ہیں۔
agar aap teen ko chaar se zarb karte hain to aap barah hasil karte hain.
She decided to multiply her savings by investing in stocks.
اس نے اپنے بچت کو اسٹاک میں سرمایہ کاری کر کے بڑھانے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
us ne apne bachat ko stock mein sarmaaya kaari kar ke barhane ka faisla kiya.
They taught us how to multiply fractions in math class.
انہوں نے ہمیں ریاضی کی کلاس میں کسر کو ضرب دینا سکھایا۔
unhon ne humein riyazi ki class mein kasar ko zarb dena sikhaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of multiplication as multiple groups of the same number.
Imagine groups of apples growing in number.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جتنا بوؤ گے اتنا ہی کاٹیں گے
jitna boo'enge utna hi kaat'enge
You will reap what you sow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "multiplicare" — to increase, to multiply
First known use: 14th century
The word 'multiply' has evolved from its Latin roots, passing through Middle English before arriving at its current form.