Proliferate – Increase rapidly in number
(Pronounced pruh-liff-er-rate)
To remember the definition of the word proliferate, use the following mnemonic:
The pro lift went at an amazing rate (proliferate). It rose rapidly in numbers, rising through the floor numbers fast.
Examples of proliferate in a sentence
With the popularity of the Zumba craze, health clubs that feature this exercise class have begun to proliferate in most cities.
As problems with the business continued to proliferate, Edward decided to chuck it all and go into retirement.
Once the weeds began to proliferate, Bella began calling her yard the “wildflower garden”.
