Submonoid of the set of integers

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Let us consider $(\mathbb Z,+)$ as a monoid. Is it true that all submonoids of this are finitely generated as a monoid? If yes how should I prove it (any hint). If not what will be a counterexample?

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Hint: consider the set of irreducible elements and their greatest common divisor.