magnify
verb (used with object)
to increase the apparent size of, as a lens does.
magnifies
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present tense formof magnify (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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As in all sports novels, climbing offers the characters a framework for living, and Mr. Tallent magnifies every aspect of its metaphoric potential.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
The prospect of fame magnifies pathologies that have been intensifying over time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025
In Janus materials, the strong coupling between layers magnifies this effect, allowing even extremely small forces to produce measurable strain.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2025
And when prices go into reverse, leverage inevitably magnifies the pain.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025
As I turn the dial, my view through the telescope magnifies.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
