vermehren
Translation
to increase, to multiply, to propagate
Examples
Er will sein Geld vermehren.
He wants to increase his money.
Kaninchen vermehren sich sehr schnell.
Rabbits multiply very quickly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to increase sth. He wants to increase his knowledge.
sich ((vermehren)) to multiply, to reproduce Rabbits multiply quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: erhöhen (to raise), steigern (to increase); Antonyms: verringern (to reduce)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating change) + 'mehr' (more) + '-en' (verb ending). Literally 'to make more'.
Memory Tips
The word 'mehr' (more) is right in the middle. 'ver-mehr-en' means to make something *more*.