ramify

/ˈræmɪfaɪ, -ˌfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to divide or branch out in a network or system, especially in a complex or intricate way

“The city’s transportation system began to ramify in the 1990s with the introduction of new buses and trains.”

2. verb

to grow or develop branches or sprouts

“The tree’s branches started to ramify as it entered its second year of growth.”

3. noun

a branching or network of something, especially a system of blood vessels

“The doctor examined the patient’s ramified circulatory system.”

Synonyms

  • branch
  • diverge

Antonyms

  • converge
  • unify