magnify (Meaning)
magnify (v)
increase in size, volume or significance
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
make large
magnify (v. t.)
To make great, or greater; to increase the dimensions of; to amplify; to enlarge, either in fact or in appearance; as, the microscope magnifies the object by a thousand diameters.
To increase the importance of; to augment the esteem or respect in which one is held.
To praise highly; to land; to extol.
To exaggerate; as, to magnify a loss or a difficulty.
magnify (v. i.)
To have the power of causing objects to appear larger than they really are; to increase the apparent dimensions of objects; as, some lenses magnify but little.
To have effect; to be of importance or significance.
Synonyms & Antonyms of magnify
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Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
Synonyms:
- gussy up
- hedge
- overdo
- satirize
- flesh (out)
- stress
- overdraw
- play up
- overstate
- enlarge (on or upon)
- overemphasize
- emphasize
- amplify
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magnify Sentence Examples
- The microscope's powerful lens magnified the minuscule microorganisms, revealing their intricate structures.
- The magnifying glass allowed her to examine the fine details of the antique map.
- Magnified by the telephoto lens, the distant object appeared as large as if it were right beside her.
- The astronomer used a telescope to magnify the faint light of the distant star, making it visible to the naked eye.
- The magnifying technology in the virtual reality headset enhanced the sense of immersion, making the digital world seem tangible.
- The detectives used a microscope to magnify the trace evidence, hoping to uncover clues about the perpetrator.
- The photographer employed a macro lens to magnify the intricate textures of the flower petals, capturing their delicate beauty in stunning detail.
- The magnifying effect of the prism dispersed the sunlight into a rainbow of colors, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.
- The magnifying properties of the lens corrected the nearsighted boy's vision, allowing him to see clearly again.
- The magnified image on the computer screen enabled the engineers to identify and troubleshoot the microscopic defect in the chip.
FAQs About the word magnify
increase in size, volume or significance, to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth, make largeTo make great, or greater; to increase the dimensions of; to amplify;
exaggerate, enhance,pad, expand, stretch, elaborate (on), embellish, hyperbolize, embroider, color
minimize, understate, minimize, understate, belittle, belittle,,play down, play down
The microscope's powerful lens magnified the minuscule microorganisms, revealing their intricate structures.
The magnifying glass allowed her to examine the fine details of the antique map.
Magnified by the telephoto lens, the distant object appeared as large as if it were right beside her.
The astronomer used a telescope to magnify the faint light of the distant star, making it visible to the naked eye.
