magnify
to increase the apparent size of, as a lens does.
to make greater in actual size; enlarge: to magnify a drawing in preparing for a fresco.
to cause to seem greater or more important; attribute too much importance to; exaggerate: to magnify one's difficulties.
to make more exciting; intensify; dramatize; heighten: The playwright magnified the conflict to get her point across.
Archaic. to extol; praise: to magnify the Lord.
to increase or be able to increase the apparent or actual size of an object.
Origin of magnify
1Other words for magnify
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Other words from magnify
- mag·ni·fi·a·ble, adjective
- o·ver·mag·ni·fy, verb (used with object), o·ver·mag·ni·fied, o·ver·mag·ni·fy·ing.
- re·mag·ni·fy, verb (used with object), re·mag·ni·fied, re·mag·ni·fy·ing.
- un·mag·ni·fied, adjective
- un·mag·ni·fy·ing, adjective
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How to use magnify in a sentence
The pandemic has magnified it for whatever reason, and the players protesting did, too.
What Happened In The NBA This Week? | Sara Ziegler (sara.ziegler@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 28, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightA mishandled migration like this alone was likely to cause new problems and magnify existing ones.
For those people, being alone for extended periods of time can magnify or rehash old problems.
Samsung says the lens can magnify images 5X optically and 50X using software tricks.
Samsung Note20 Ultra review: Why this big phone works for the COVID era | Aaron Pressman | August 18, 2020 | FortuneMaking sure this data is accurate and up to date has always been important and is just magnified by the uncertainty this situation has created for all businesses and consumers.
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He may have nothing to boast about himself, and his distorted mind may magnify the deeds of the younger man.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson Lloyd"Don't magnify my importance; but I shall always be your friend, Lawrence," she said, simply.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnI thank and magnify the ever-blessed Trinity, who chose thee from all our race for this special privilege.
Mary, Help of Christians | VariousDan's talents and his brilliant career at college all helped to magnify the importance of Bassett's latest move.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonI magnify the child of vigor at this sacrifice, who shines under the heaven, the thoughtful Agni.
Sacred Books of the East | Various
British Dictionary definitions for magnify
/ (ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪ) /
to increase, cause to increase, or be increased in apparent size, as through the action of a lens, microscope, etc
to exaggerate or become exaggerated in importance: don't magnify your troubles
(tr) rare to increase in actual size
(tr) archaic to glorify
Origin of magnify
1Derived forms of magnify
- magnifiable, adjective
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