amplify

/ˈæmplɪfˌa‍ɪ/

/ˈæmpɫəˌfaɪ/

to amplify

MAIN VERB

to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder

to increase the size, effect or extent of something

synonyms : magnify

the act of coloring with areas of different shades

exaggerate or make bigger

synonyms : blow up

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

synonyms : exaggerate

antonyms : understate

Examples

1. Modern technology just amplifies those urges.

2. The fluorescent screen amplifies the X-ray signal.

3. The actions of the brand actually amplified the crisis in this particular instance.

4. That spice, that spice, and that ranch sauce really, really, just amplifies the flavor.