Magnify: meaning, definitions and examples
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magnify
[ ˈmaɡnɪˌfaɪ ]
in photography
To make (something) appear larger by using a lens or magnifying glass.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The photographer magnified the image to show the intricate details.
- She magnified the tiny insect to capture its beauty.
in importance
To increase the importance or scale of (something).
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The success of the project magnified the team's reputation.
- Her words magnified the impact of the speech.
Translations
Translations of the word "magnify" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ampliar
- aumentar
- engrandecer
🇮🇳 बड़ा करना
🇩🇪 vergrößern
🇮🇩 memperbesar
🇺🇦 збільшувати
🇵🇱 powiększać
🇯🇵 拡大する
🇫🇷 agrandir
🇪🇸 aumentar
🇹🇷 büyütmek
🇰🇷 확대하다
🇸🇦 تكبير
🇨🇿 zvětšit
🇸🇰 zväčšiť
🇨🇳 放大
🇸🇮 povečati
🇮🇸 stækkun
🇰🇿 үлкейту
🇬🇪 გადიდება
🇦🇿 böyütmək
🇲🇽 aumentar
Word origin
The word 'magnify' originated from the Latin word 'magnificare', which means 'to extol, magnify'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, initially with the sense of 'to praise', and later evolving to its current meanings of 'to make larger or more important'. The concept of magnification has been essential in various fields such as optics, photography, and psychology.