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amplify

verb

/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

to increase the volume, intensity, or effect of something

The microphone amplifies her voice.

The microphone helps amplify her voice.

increase, boost, enhance, magnify, intensify

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increase, boost, enhance, magnify

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boost, magnify, intensify, increase

reduce, diminish, quiet, weaken

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reduce, diminish, quiet

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diminish, reduce, weaken

amplify sound, amplify signal, amplify voice, amplify effect, amplify message

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amplify sound, amplify signal, amplify voice, amplify effect, amplify message

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amplify sound, amplify voice, amplify effect, amplify signal

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

to gradually spread through or over something

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or ideas