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Definition proliferate in British English

proliferate verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/prəˈlɪfəreɪt/
1

to quickly increase in number or amount

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to
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 British English