magnify

Meaning

to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something

to make something appear larger or more important than it really is

Example Sentences

The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.

The microscope can magnify tiny cells.

Example Expressions

magnify the problem

Synonyms

enlarge, amplify, increase, expand, exaggerate, intensify

Entry 1

enlarge, amplify, increase, expand

Entry 2

enlarge, amplify, expand, exaggerate, intensify

Antonyms

reduce, minimize, diminish, shrink

Entry 1

reduce, minimize, diminish, shrink

Entry 2

reduce, diminish, shrink

Collocations

magnify image, magnify problem, magnify sound, magnify greatly, magnify ten times, magnify glass, magnify details

Entry 1

magnify image, magnify problem, magnify sound, magnify greatly, magnify ten times

Entry 2

magnify glass, magnify image, magnify problem, magnify details