amplify

verb

am·pli·fy ˈam-plə-ˌfī How to pronounce amplify (audio)

amplified; amplifying

transitive verb

: to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis

: to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase

: to increase the strength or amount of

especially : to make louder

: to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification

intransitive verb

: to expand one's remarks or ideas

Example Sentences

amplify a weak radio signal a receiver that amplified the television signal using spices to amplify the flavors of the food

Recent Examples on the Web When one game is your entire season, your feelings about it might amplify.

The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 The Shawn Mendes Foundation — which was founded in 2019 — seeks to amplify, empower, and uplift youth change makers, their organizations, and their work.

Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Rachel Weaver, a Black student leader on campus, counts among those wishing Hall would amplify his voice.

Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Wilson’s arm strength and accuracy, especially on deep passes, should amplify the speed of receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton.

New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Therefore, the new addition to help amplify the employee relationship is the introduction of a loyalty points system.

Mark Heymann, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Fisher recalls pleading with the Santa Monica Police Department to further investigate the murder, turning to the media to help amplify the story.

Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 Celebrities, the royals of the 20th century, helped amplify the message.

Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 And that, in the end, is what helps amplify the other women's stories in Gutsy.

Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	amplifications
释义	amplify verb am·pli·fy ˈam-plə-ˌfī amplified; amplifying transitive verb 1 : to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis 2 a : to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase b : to increase the strength or amount of especially : to make louder c : to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification intransitive verb : to expand one's remarks or ideas Synonyms develop dilate (on or upon) elaborate (on) enlarge (on or upon) expand flesh (out) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences amplify a weak radio signal a receiver that amplified the television signal using spices to amplify the flavors of the food Recent Examples on the Web When one game is your entire season, your feelings about it might amplify. The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 The Shawn Mendes Foundation — which was founded in 2019 — seeks to amplify, empower, and uplift youth change makers, their organizations, and their work. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Rachel Weaver, a Black student leader on campus, counts among those wishing Hall would amplify his voice. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Wilson’s arm strength and accuracy, especially on deep passes, should amplify the speed of receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Therefore, the new addition to help amplify the employee relationship is the introduction of a loyalty points system. Mark Heymann, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Fisher recalls pleading with the Santa Monica Police Department to further investigate the murder, turning to the media to help amplify the story. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 Celebrities, the royals of the 20th century, helped amplify the message. Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 And that, in the end, is what helps amplify the other women's stories in Gutsy. Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English amplifien "to enlarge, increase," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French amplifier, borrowed from Latin amplificāre "to increase the size of, augment," from amplus "more than adequate in size or extent, ample" + -i- -i- + -ficāre -fy First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition amplify verb am·pli·fy ˈam-plə-ˌfī amplified; amplifying 1 : to make louder or greater A megaphone amplifies your voice. 2 : to give more information about amplify a statement Medical Definition amplify transitive verb am·pli·fy -ˌfī amplified; amplifying 1 : to make larger or greater (as in amount or intensity) 2 : to increase the strength or amount of especially : to make louder 3 : to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification amplifications noun plural of amplification 1 as in enhancements Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance enhancements exaggerations elaborations magnifications misrepresentations hyperboles overstatements embellishments embroideries fabrications caricatures colorings paddings pufferies superlatives hypes Antonyms & Near Antonyms understatements meioses disparagements belittlements 2 as in modifications Synonyms & Similar Words modifications alterations deletions additions adjustments revisions amendments corrections improvements emendations supplements explanations clarifications explications cuts renovations
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amplify

verb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

verb

Medical Definition

transitive verb

noun