Multiply is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number.
In daily usage, multiply can also mean to increase in number or quantity, or to breed organisms.
The term "multiply" has several meanings:
1. In mathematics: to perform multiplication (e.g., 2 multiplied by 3 equals 6)
2. To increase in number (e.g., "Rabbits multiply quickly")
3. To reproduce (e.g., "Bacteria multiply in warm conditions")
4. To spread or extend (e.g., "Problems multiplied after the incident")