proliferate
/prəˈlɪfəreɪt/
pro · lif · er · ate
prə · ˈlɪf · ə · reɪt
English Definition
v. to increase rapidly in numbers or amount
Significado en Español
proliferar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tăng nhanh, lan tràn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(before)+lifer(life)+ate(make)→ make life move forward → proliferate, multiply rapidly.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for proliferate?
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A
decrease
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B
multiply
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C
stagnate
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D
collapse
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B — multiply.
“proliferate” means v. to increase rapidly in numbers or amount
Common questions about “proliferate”
What does “proliferate” mean?
proliferate — v. to increase rapidly in numbers or amount. In Chinese: 激增，扩散.
How do you pronounce “proliferate”?
proliferate is pronounced /prəˈlɪfəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pro · lif · er · ate.
Is “proliferate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. proliferate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “proliferate”?
pro(before)+lifer(life)+ate(make)→ make life move forward → proliferate, multiply rapidly.
