How do you spell Proliferate?
Correct spelling
proliferate
Remember: proli-FER-ate (to BEAR offspring), not prolifor-ate
Why is proliferate spelled this way?
From Latin proles (offspring) + ferre (to bear). To proliferate is to bear offspring abundantly — rapid multiplication that fills available space.
Common misspellings of proliferate
proliforatepropogateprolificateproliferate
Example
Social media platforms allow misinformation to proliferate rapidly across global networks.