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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.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell proliferate?+
The correct spelling is "proliferate". Remember: proli-FER-ate (to BEAR offspring), not prolifor-ate
Is it proliforate or proliferate?+
The correct spelling is "proliferate", not "proliforate".

Other commonly misspelled words

impartial impasse impatient impeccable

More spelling guides

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