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amplify

verb
amĀ·​pliĀ·​fy | \ -ĖŒfÄ« How to pronounce amplify (audio) \
amplified; amplifying

Definition of amplify

transitive verb

1 : to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
2a : to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase
b : to increase the strength or amount of especially : to make louder
c : to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification

intransitive verb

: to expand one's remarks or ideas
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expand, amplify, swell, distend, inflate, dilate mean to increase in size or volume. expand may apply regardless of the manner of increase (such as growth, unfolding, addition of parts). a business that expands every year amplify implies the extension or enlargement of something inadequate. amplify the statement with details swell implies gradual expansion beyond a thing's original or normal limits. the bureaucracy swelled to unmanageable proportions distend implies outward extension caused by pressure from within. a distended abdomen inflate implies expanding by introduction of air or something insubstantial and suggests a vulnerability to sudden collapse. an inflated ego dilate applies especially to expansion of circumference. dilated pupils

Examples of amplify in a Sentence

amplify a weak radio signal a receiver that amplified the television signal using spices to amplify the flavors of the food
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 Twitter told Recode that its initial investigations into the matter did not find any significant evidence of bot activity amplifying hashtags around the debates, including the #KamalaHarrisDestroyed hashtag. — Emily Stewart, Vox, "#KamalaHarrisDestroyed debate signals how much we still donā€™t understand about social media manipulation," 2 Aug. 2019 Kilmer said that testimony amplified evidence laid out in the Mueller report, prompting him to change his position on impeachment. — Benjamin Romano, The Seattle Times, "ā€˜The rule of law is at stakeā€™: All 7 Washington House Democrats, plus Sen. Patty Murray, want impeachment inquiry of Trump," 29 July 2019 As a columnist, Atassi plans to explore reproductive rights issues in the Ohio statehouse, and amplify the voice of women struggling with the gender pay gap. — Mary Kilpatrick, cleveland.com, "Leila Atassi is cleveland.comā€™s newest metro columnist," 26 July 2019 The offensive issues amplified during that loss could carry over to this season. — John Clayton, courant.com, "As NFL training camps open, here are eight big questions," 17 July 2019 The offensive issues amplified during that loss could carry over to this season. — John Clayton, The Denver Post, "As NFL training camps open, here are eight big questions," 17 July 2019 The city will provide looping technology that directly broadcasts amplified sound to hearing aids and cochlear implants so that those who are hard of hearing can tune into the meeting. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Tempe City Hall kicks off renovations with $2.4M in improvements to council chambers," 3 July 2019 Bloomberg reported last month that the FTC was investigating anti-competitive practices around the companyā€™s Wi-Fi and Ethernet chips, amplifying an inquiry that began more than a year earlier. — Jacob Kastrenakes, The Verge, "The European Union is investigating Broadcom for anti-competitive practices," 26 June 2019 The Trump campaign amplified some of the posts, as did Trump allies including Fox News host Sean Hannity, Trump adviser Roger Stone and Michael Flynn Jr., son of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. — Paul Wiseman, sacbee, "Havenā€™t read the Mueller report? This San Francisco bookshop will read it to you," 4 June 2019

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First Known Use of amplify

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology for amplify

Middle English amplifien, from Middle French amplifier, from Latin amplificare, from amplus

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amplify

verb
How to pronounce amplify (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of amplify

: to increase the strength of (an electric signal)
: to make (something, such as a musical instrument) louder by increasing the strength of electric signals
formal : to give more information about (something, such as a statement) : to speak or write about (something) in a more complete way

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amplify

verb
amĀ·​pliĀ·​fy | \ Ėˆam-plə-ĖŒfÄ« How to pronounce amplify (audio) \
amplified; amplifying

Kids Definition of amplify

1 : to make louder or greater A megaphone amplifies your voice.
2 : to give more information about amplify a statement

Other Words from amplify

amplification \ ĖŒam-​plə-​fə-​Ėˆkā-​shən \ noun

amplify

transitive verb
amĀ·​pliĀ·​fy | \ -ĖŒfÄ« How to pronounce amplify (audio) \
amplified; amplifying

Medical Definition of amplify

1 : to make larger or greater (as in amount or intensity)

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