Magnify: meaning, definitions and examples

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magnify

[ ˈmaɡnɪˌfaɪ ]

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in photography

To make (something) appear larger by using a lens or magnifying glass.

Synonyms

amplify, enlarge, expand

Examples of usage

The photographer magnified the image to show the intricate details.
She magnified the tiny insect to capture its beauty.

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in importance

To increase the importance or scale of (something).

Synonyms

boost, heighten, intensify

Examples of usage

The success of the project magnified the team's reputation.
Her words magnified the impact of the speech.

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in intensity

To make (something) greater in intensity, especially feelings or emotions.

Synonyms

amplify, enhance, intensify

Examples of usage

The music magnified the emotions of the audience.
His anger was magnified by the unfair treatment.

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.