multiplying

(verb) combine by multiplication. Synonyms: multiply. Example: "Multiply 10 by 15."

(verb) combine or increase by multiplication. Synonyms: multiply, manifold. Example: "He managed to multiply his profits."

(verb) have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms). Synonyms: breed, multiply. Examples: "Pandas rarely breed in captivity." "These bacteria reproduce."

(verb) have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant. Synonyms: reproduce, procreate, multiply. Example: "The bible tells people to procreate."