Amplify: meaning, definitions and examples
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amplify
[ ˈæmplɪfaɪ ]
sound
To make something louder or stronger, especially sound.
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Examples of usage
- The microphone amplified his voice so everyone could hear him.
- The new software can amplify the bass in the music.
impact
To increase the effect or impact of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The successful marketing campaign amplified the company's sales.
- Her supportive words amplified his confidence.
electronics
To increase the magnitude of an electrical signal.
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Examples of usage
- The amplifier can amplify the weak signal from the antenna.
Translations
Translations of the word "amplify" in other languages:
🇵🇹 amplificar
🇮🇳 विस्तारित करना
🇩🇪 verstärken
🇮🇩 memperkuat
🇺🇦 посилювати
🇵🇱 wzmacniać
🇯🇵 増幅する
🇫🇷 amplifier
🇪🇸 amplificar
🇹🇷 güçlendirmek
🇰🇷 증폭하다
🇸🇦 يضخم
🇨🇿 zesílit
🇸🇰 zosilniť
🇨🇳 放大
🇸🇮 okrepiti
🇮🇸 styrkja
🇰🇿 күшейту
🇬🇪 გაძლიერება
🇦🇿 gücləndirmək
🇲🇽 amplificar
Word origin
The word 'amplify' originated from the Latin word 'amplificare', which means 'to enlarge' or 'to increase'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the same meaning of making something larger or stronger. Over time, 'amplify' evolved to also include the idea of increasing the impact or effect of something, not just its physical size. Today, 'amplify' is commonly used in various contexts, from sound technology to marketing strategies, to convey the idea of making something louder, stronger, or more impactful.