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magnify
[ mag-nuh-fahy ]
verb (used with object)
- to increase the apparent size of, as a lens does.
Antonyms: reduce
- to make greater in actual size; enlarge:
to magnify a drawing in preparing for a fresco.
Synonyms: amplify, increase, augment
Antonyms: reduce
- to cause to seem greater or more important; attribute too much importance to; exaggerate:
to magnify one's difficulties.
Synonyms: overstate
Antonyms: minimize
- 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.
verb (used without object)
- to increase or be able to increase the apparent or actual size of an object.
magnify
/ ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪ /
verb
- 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
- rare.tr to increase in actual size
- archaic.tr to glorify
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Derived Forms
- ˈmagniˌfiable, adjective
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Other Words From
- magni·fia·ble adjective
- over·magni·fy verb (used with object) overmagnified overmagnifying
- re·magni·fy verb (used with object) remagnified remagnifying
- un·magni·fied adjective
- un·magni·fying adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of magnify1
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Example Sentences
He may have nothing to boast about himself, and his distorted mind may magnify the deeds of the younger man.
"Don't magnify my importance; but I shall always be your friend, Lawrence," she said, simply.
I thank and magnify the ever-blessed Trinity, who chose thee from all our race for this special privilege.
Dan's talents and his brilliant career at college all helped to magnify the importance of Bassett's latest move.
I magnify the child of vigor at this sacrifice, who shines under the heaven, the thoughtful Agni.
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