amplify
/ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/ · am·pli·fy
verb
- To render larger, more extended, or more intense. The new lens will amplify the image of the distant stars.
verb
- To enlarge by addition or commenting; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand. The author amplified the story with vivid descriptions and details.
verb
- To increase the amplitude of something, especially of an electric current. The amplifier will amplify the weak signal to a stronger one.
Did you know? The word 'amplify' has been used in various contexts, including music, where it refers to the process of increasing the volume or intensity of sound.