proliferate

Definitions

From L. proles («offspring») + ferre («to bear») = «to bear offspring,» i.e. to multiply. Used in biology (cells proliferate) and in metaphor (rumors proliferate, weapons proliferate).

Common Collocations

• 1.rapidly proliferate迅速扩散
• 2.cells proliferate细胞增殖
• 3.nuclear proliferation核扩散
• 4.weapons proliferation武器扩散

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Cancer cells can proliferate uncontrollably.

• 2.

  Social media has caused fake news to proliferate.

• 3.

  Nuclear weapons are proliferating despite treaties.