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Definition proliferate in American English

proliferate verb

[intransitive] verb
/prəˈlɪfəˌreɪt/
1

to quickly increase in number or amount

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
2

(used about cells) to cause to increase

Example

DiaMedica's lead product candidate, DM-199, has been shown to protect and proliferate beta cells.

3

to cause to expand or spread

Example

It's time to be honest about the damage caused by the drug laws, which can proliferate criminality and cause public harm.

Definition proliferate in American English