V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
proliferate
verb
Definition: 1. to increase greatly in number; 2. to reproduce rapidly
Synonyms: generate, propagate, grow, increase, multiply
Antonyms: reduce, destroy
Tips: To proliferate something means "to greatly and suddenly increase its numbers." The related noun proliferation is often used in the phrase: "proliferation of nuclear weapons."
Usage Examples:
There is a growing Asian community in this part of town, and Chinese restaurants have been proliferating in this neighborhood. (multiplying, increasing in number)
Our company has set up policies meant to stop the proliferation of inter-office gossip. (increase, generation) noun
Home-based businesses have proliferated, in large part due to the Internet. (multiplied, propagated)
The popularity of low-carb diets has proliferated in recent years. (grown, increased)
Discover How You Can Improve Your
Vocabulary 10 to 100 Times Faster with
the Power Vocabulary Builder
Dear Friend,
The definition and lessons for the word proliferate were made available by the Power Vocabulary Builder.
The Power Vocabulary Builder will help you develop a fuller, richer vocabulary 10 to 100 times faster than any other program available.
Visit the the Power Vocabulary Builder site right now to discover how you can get full access to this breakthrough program today!
zenith - Definition of zenith
zealot - Definition of zealot
zany - Definition of zany
yoke - Definition of yoke
wry - Definition of wry
