Vermehren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vermehren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to increase", "to multiply" or "to propagate".

Essential properties of "vermehren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vermehren
Simple past: vermehrte
Participle: vermehrt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vermehren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To increase in quantity or number, to multiply"

Definition: "To increase the quantity or number of something."
Translation(s): to increase, to multiply, to propagate
Synonym(s): erhöhen, steigern, vermehren
Antonym(s): verringern, reduzieren, mindern
Related word(s): Vermehrung, vergrößern, wachsen

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Kaninchen vermehren sich sehr schnell.Rabbits multiply very quickly.
Wir müssen unsere Anstrengungen vermehren, um Erfolg zu haben.We must increase our efforts to succeed.
Die Investitionen vermehren das Kapital des Unternehmens.The investments increase the company's capital.

2.) "To reproduce or multiply (living organisms)"

Definition: "To reproduce or multiply in living organisms."
Translation(s): reproduce, multiply, propagate
Synonym(s): fortpflanzen, züchten
Antonym(s): aussterben, abnehmen
Related word(s): Fortpflanzung, Nachkommen, Zucht

📝 Some usage examples:

Bakterien vermehren sich unter idealen Bedingungen schnell.Bacteria multiply quickly under ideal conditions.
Die Fische vermehren sich im Frühling.The fish reproduce in spring.
Insekten vermehren sich bei warmem Wetter rasch.Insects multiply rapidly in warm weather.

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