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Synonyms & Similar Words
increase
enhance
boost
augment
intensify
magnify
enlarge
expand
escalate
heighten
strengthen
reinforce
exaggerate
emphasize
spotlight
highlight
focus
concentrate
bolster
fortify
raise
lift
elevate
multiply
grow
develop
extend
prolong
prolongate
resound
reverberate
echo
reecho
Meaning of Amplify
The primary meaning of the word "amplify" is to make something louder or more powerful.
Definitions
- To make something louder or more powerful
- * To increase or enlarge something, such as an idea or a problem
- * To make something more detailed or elaborate
Etymology of Amplify
The word "amplify" comes from the Latin words "amplificare" meaning to enlarge or extend, and "amplus" meaning large or spacious
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making something larger or more powerful
Example Uses
- The speaker used a microphone to amplify her voice to the large audience
- * The company will amplify its marketing efforts to reach a wider customer base
- * The teacher tried to amplify the importance of the lesson to her students