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amplify
[am-pluh-fahy]
verb (used with object)
to make larger, greater, or stronger; enlarge; extend.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,to expand in stating or describing, as by details or illustrations; clarify by expanding.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,Electricity.Ģżto increase the amplitude of; cause amplification in.
Archaic.Ģżto exaggerate.
verb (used without object)
to discourse at length; expatiate or expand one's remarks, speech, etc. (usually followed byon ).
The preacher amplified on the theme of brotherly love.
amplify
/ ĖƦ³¾±č±ōÉŖĖ“Ś²¹ÉŖ /
verb
(tr) to increase in size, extent, effect, etc, as by the addition of extra material; augment; enlarge; expand
electronics to produce amplification of (electrical signals); increase the amplitude of (signals)
(tr) to exaggerate
(intr) to expand or enlarge a speech, narrative, etc
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- amplifiable adjective
- overamplify verb
- unamplifiable adjective
- unamplified adjective
- Ė²¹³¾±č±ō¾±Ė“Ś¾±²¹²ś±ō±š adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of amplify1
Example Sentences
Newsom amplified his point about Californiaās contribution to the federal treasury ā albeit without the threat to cut it off ā in an official statement also issued Friday.
But prosecutors said his background only amplified his guilt, considering many of the constituents he victimized had similarly difficult pasts, and he was aware of their vulnerability.
The Women's Prize Trust says it aims to celebrate and amplify women's voices; open up writing as a viable career for women from all backgrounds; and promote original work.
The reportās assertion that ātodayās children are the sickest generation in American historyā was picked up and amplified by media coverage of the reportās release, even though itās not supported by the facts.
The president has been amplifying right-wing internet conspiracies for years.
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