Antonyms for proliferate
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : pruh-lif-uh-reyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : prəˈlɪf əˌreɪt |
Definition of proliferate
Origin :- 1857 as a term in biology; see proliferation. General sense from 1961. Related: Proliferated; proliferating.
- verb increase quickly
- The cells of this hypertrophied portion show a great tendency to proliferate and produce new nerve structure.
- Extract from : « Diseases of the Horse's Foot » by Harry Caulton Reeks
- What is the nature of the "life" in the parasitic sarcomatous tissue which has been seen to proliferate for a short time in vitro?
- Extract from : « The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation » by Austin O'Malley
Synonyms for proliferate
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