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to magnify
01
to make something seem more significant, serious, or extreme than it really is
Examples
The media tends to magnify minor incidents into major scandals.
She magnified the problem to get attention.
02
to make something seem bigger
Examples
The microscope magnifies tiny cells so we can see them.
This lens can magnify objects up to ten times their size.
03
to exaggerate beyond the truth
Examples
Politicians often magnify risks to gain support.
He magnified his achievements in the interview.
04
to cause something to sound louder by using special equipment
Examples
The amplifier was used to magnify the guitarist's music during the concert.
The hearing aid helped to magnify the sounds around him, making conversations easier to follow.
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