1.  proliferate(v = verb.change) - grow rapidly; "Pizza parlors proliferate in this area"
is one way to grow
Derived forms noun proliferation₁, noun proliferation₂
Sample sentences: Something ----s

2.  proliferate(v = verb.change) - cause to grow or increase rapidly; "We must not proliferate nuclear arms"
is one way to manifold, multiply
Derived forms noun proliferation₁, noun proliferation₂
Sample sentences: Something ----s

1.  To produce or form cells; especially, to produce cells rapidly. [1913 Webster]

2.  To produce zooids by budding. [1913 Webster]

proliferate, v.
1 intr. reproduce; increase rapidly in numbers; grow by multiplication.
2 tr. produce (cells etc.) rapidly.

Derivative:
proliferation n. proliferative adj.

Etymology:
back-form. f. proliferation f. F prolif{eacute}ration f. prolif{egrave}re (as PROLIFEROUS)