What does amplify mean?
Definitions for amplify
ˈæm pləˌfaɪam·pli·fy
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Princeton's WordNet
magnify, amplifyverb
increase in size, volume or significance
"Her terror was magnified in her mind"
overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyperbolise, magnify, amplifyverb
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
"tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery"
inflate, blow up, expand, amplifyverb
exaggerate or make bigger
"The charges were inflated"
amplifyverb
increase the volume of
"amplify sound"
Wiktionary
amplifyverb
To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like;used especially of loudspeakers, telescopes, microscopes, etc.
amplifyverb
To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of.
amplifyverb
To increase the amplitude of something, especially of an electric current.
Etymology: From amplifyen, from amplifier, from amplificare, from amplus + facere. See ample.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Amplifyverb
Etymology: amplifier, Fr.
So when a great moneyed man hath divided his chests, and coins, and bags, he seemeth to himself richer than he was: and therefore a way to amplify any thing, is to break it, and to make anatomy of it in several parts, and to examine it according to the several circumstances. Francis Bacon, Essays.
All concaves that proceed from more narrow to more broad, do amplify the sound at the coming out. Francis Bacon, Nat. History.
For as the reputation of the Roman prelates grew up in these blind ages, so grew up in them withal, a desire of amplifying their power, that they might be as great in temporal forces, as mens opinions have formed them in spiritual matters. Walter Raleigh.
Since I have plainly laid open the negligence and errours of every age that is past, I would not willingly seem to flatter the present, by amplifying the diligence and true judgment of those servitours that have laboured in this vineyard. John Davies, on Irel.
Thy general is my lover; I have been
The book of his good acts; whence men have read
His fame unparallel’d, haply amplified. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.I feel age advancing, and my health is insufficient to increase and amplify these remarks, to confirm and improve these rules, and to illuminate the several pages. Isaac Watts.
To Amplifyverb
Frequently with the particle on.
When you affect to amplify on the former branches of a discourse, you will often lay a necessity upon yourself of contracting the latter, and prevent yourself in the most important part of your design. Isaac Watts, Logick.
I have sometimes been forced to amplify on others; but here where the subject is so fruitful, that the harvest overcomes the reaper, I am shortened by my chain. John Dryden, Fab. Ded.
amplifies, not invents; and as there was really a people called Cyclopeans, so they might be men of great stature, or giants. Alexander Pope, Odyssey, notes.
ChatGPT
amplify
To amplify means to increase the size, volume, quantity, or intensity of something. It can refer to making a sound louder, boosting a signal in electronics, strengthening the impact or effect, or expanding on an idea or statement in communication.
Webster Dictionary
Amplifyverb
to render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like; -- used especially of telescopes, microscopes, etc
Amplifyverb
to enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of
Amplifyverb
to become larger
Amplifyverb
to speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in argument or description; to dilate; to expatiate; -- often with on or upon
Etymology: [F. amplifier, L. amplificare. See Ample, -fy.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Amplify
am′pli-fī, v.t. to make more copious in expression: to add to.—n. Amplificā′tion, enlargement.—adj. Amplificā′tory.—n. Am′plifier, one who amplifies: a lens which enlarges the field of vision. [L. amplus, large, and fac-ĕre, to make.]
CrunchBase
Amplify
Amplify is an independent subsidiary of News Corporation that brings mobile assessments and instructional analytics to schools across America
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of amplify in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of amplify in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of amplify in a Sentence
Across the South, we have local leaders dedicated to improving the lives of those around us, and our goal is to call upon that common bond and support this transformative work through the Southern Economic Advancement Project, sEAP exists to connect, amplify and ultimately help produce exciting innovations and opportunities for the South.
Partnerships [like this] allow us to redefine and reimagine the outdoors through products that amplify the importance of inclusivity in sizing and representation, the right gear and clothing are also a safety issue within outdoor adventures and we need to see ourselves represented in the marketing to even know these things exist to be purchased.
Most quarrels amplify a misunderstanding.
Trade war concerns amplify the downside risk on global growth. That tends to be positive for the dollar and puts a drag on other currencies.
This is an industry to not only look at, but become a part of for the future, right now in the present. It can create wealth, amplify health and help to save, sustain and grow economies while reducing our footprint. With the farm bill making it legal, again; it’s time to return to hemp.
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