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magnify

[mag-nuh-fahy] / ˈmæg nəˌfaɪ /
VERB
enlarge, intensify
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate amplify deepen enhance heighten inflate multiply
STRONG
aggrandize augment bless boost dignify dilate distend ennoble eulogize exalt expand extend glorify hike increase mount pad pyramid redouble rise rouse sweeten swell
WEAK
blow up build up hike up intensate jack up jump up run up step up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compress contract decrease lessen reduce soften
STRONG
abridge belittle castigate condemn criticize debase decline degrade disgrace drop fall humiliate lower shame shorten shrink slump
WEAK
diminish miniaturize play down weaken
VERB
exaggerate, blow out of proportion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate enhance inflate overestimate overstate
STRONG
boost color dramatize embellish embroider fudge overcharge overdo overdraw overemphasize overplay overrate overstress pad pyramid
WEAK
blow up make mountain of molehill puff up
Antonyms
STRONG
simplify
WEAK
decrease diminish lessen miniaturize play down weaken

Example Sentences

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Cybersecurity has long been a fluid business, and that is set to magnify starting this year.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Ayton pointed out how Hayes thrives when he’s throwing down thunderous dunks that amp up the crowd or making second-effort plays that magnify the athletic 7-footer’s true talents.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

Much of that money will be squandered on capabilities that do more to magnify our weaknesses than to sharpen our strengths.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025

Many traders have looked to magnify their bullish bitcoin trades, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

Mr. Lawson wears rectangular black-framed glasses that magnify his gray eyes.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day