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amplify

(æmplɪfaɪ)

Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense amplifies, present participle amplifying, past tense, past participle amplified

1. verb

If you amplify a sound, you make it louder, usually by using electronic equipment.

This landscape seemed to trap and amplify sounds. [VERB noun]

The music was amplified with microphones. [be VERB-ed + with]

'This is the police,' came the amplified voice from the helicopter. [VERB-ed]

Synonyms: expand, raise, extend, boost More Synonyms of amplify

amplification (æmplɪfɪkeɪʃən) uncountable noun

...a voice that needed no amplification.

Synonyms: explanation, development, expansion, supplementing More Synonyms of amplify

Synonyms: increase, boosting, stretching, strengthening More Synonyms of amplify

2. verb

To amplify something means to increase its strength or intensity.

The mist had been replaced by a kind of haze that seemed to amplify the heat. [VERB noun]

Her anxiety about the world was amplifying her personal fears about her future. [VERB noun]

amplification uncountable noun

Synonyms: explanation, development, expansion, supplementing More Synonyms of amplify

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amplify in British English

(ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ)

verbWord forms: -fies, -fying or -fied

1. (transitive)

to increase in size, extent, effect, etc, as by the addition of extra material; augment; enlarge; expand

2. electronics

to produce amplification of (electrical signals); increase the amplitude of (signals)

3. (transitive) US

to exaggerate

4. (intransitive)

to expand or enlarge a speech, narrative, etc

Derived forms

amplifiable (ˈampliˌfiable)

adjective

Word origin

C15: from Old French amplifier, ultimately from Latin amplificāre to enlarge, from amplus spacious + facere to make

amplify in American English

(ˈæmpləˌfaɪ)

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈampliˌfied or ˈampliˌfying

to make larger or stronger; increase or extend (power, authority, etc.)

to develop more fully, as with details, examples, statistics, etc.

to amplify a point in a debate

3. Rare

to exaggerate

4. Electronics

to increase the strength of (an electrical signal) by means of an amplifier

verb intransitive

to speak or write at length; expatiate

Word origin

ME amplifien < OFr amplifier < L amplificare < amplus (see ample) + facere, do1

Examples of 'amplify' in a sentence
amplify

The music will be amplified by a special sound system.The amplified sound of an electric drill is blaring in my ear.But then you listen to what it sounds like when amplified and it becomes something else.He has also found ways to amplify the effect of lasers.Advances in technology have amplified these effects.Most hearing aids simply amplify sounds.You may want your home to be filled with light but areas of shadow and dark can amplify the effect of light.Some pillows contain built-in speakers and new hearing aids can amplify sounds to mask the din.This effect is amplified by the heat from lights, electrical equipment and cars.The flat is very empty so all sounds are amplified; they seem to shout rather than talk.

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amplify

British English: amplify VERB

If you amplify a sound, you make it louder, usually by using electronic equipment.

This landscape seemed to trap and amplify sounds.

American English: amplify
Brazilian Portuguese: amplificar
Chinese: 扩大 > 声音
European Spanish: amplificar
French: amplifier
German: verstärken
Italian: amplificare
Japanese: 増幅する
Korean: 증폭하다
European Portuguese: amplificar
Latin American Spanish: amplificar

Chinese translation of 'amplify'

amplify

(ˈæmplɪfaɪ)

vt

[sound] 放大 (fàngdà)
[feeling, fear] 增加 (zēngjiā)
[idea, statement] 详(詳)述 (xiángshù)

1 (verb) in the sense of expand

Definition

to increase the size, extent, or effect of

The music was amplified with microphones.

Synonyms

expand

We can expand the size of the image.

raise

Two incidents in recent days have raised the level of concern.

extend

They have added three new products to extend their range.

boost

They need to take action to boost sales.

stretch

strengthen

increase

The company has increased the price of its cars.

widen

He had an operation to widen an artery in his heart.

intensify

They are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of the hostages.

heighten

The move has heightened tension in the state.

deepen

Sloane's uneasiness deepened.

Further job losses deepened the gloom.

enlarge

plans to enlarge the park into a 30,000 all-seater stadium

lengthen

The runway had to be lengthened.

magnify

The telescope magnifies images over 11 times.

augment

She was searching for a way to augment her income.

dilate

The pupils dilate to let in more light.

Opposites

reduce

, decrease,

cut down

curtail

condense

boil down

2 (verb) in the sense of go into detail

Definition

to explain in more detail

Intelligent guesswork must be used to amplify the facts.

Synonyms

go into detail

develop

They allowed me to develop their original idea.

explain

He explained the process to us in simple terms.

expand

supplement

elaborate

The spokesperson declined to elaborate on the statement.

augment

flesh out

round out

enlarge on

expatiate

Opposites

simplify

abbreviate

abridge

Additional synonyms

in the sense of augment

Definition

to make or become greater in number or strength

She was searching for a way to augment her income.

Synonyms

increase,

grow,

raise,

extend,

boost,

expand,

add to,

build up,

strengthen,

enhance,

reinforce,

swell,

intensify,

heighten,

enlarge,

multiply,

inflate,

magnify,

amplify,

dilate

in the sense of boost

Definition

to cause to rise

They need to take action to boost sales.

Synonyms

increase,

develop,

raise,

expand,

add to,

build up,

heighten,

enlarge,

inflate,

magnify,

amplify,

augment,

jack up

in the sense of deepen

Definition

to make or become deeper or more intense

Sloane's uneasiness deepened.Further job losses deepened the gloom.

Synonyms

intensify,

increase,

grow,

strengthen,

reinforce,

escalate,

magnify,

augment

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amplify

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单词	amplify
释义	Trends of amplify View usage for: amplify (æmplɪfaɪ) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense amplifies, present participle amplifying, past tense, past participle amplified 1. verb If you amplify a sound, you make it louder, usually by using electronic equipment. This landscape seemed to trap and amplify sounds. [VERB noun] The music was amplified with microphones. [be VERB-ed + with] 'This is the police,' came the amplified voice from the helicopter. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: expand, raise, extend, boost More Synonyms of amplify amplification (æmplɪfɪkeɪʃən) uncountable noun ...a voice that needed no amplification. Synonyms: explanation, development, expansion, supplementing More Synonyms of amplify Synonyms: increase, boosting, stretching, strengthening More Synonyms of amplify 2. verb To amplify something means to increase its strength or intensity. The mist had been replaced by a kind of haze that seemed to amplify the heat. [VERB noun] Her anxiety about the world was amplifying her personal fears about her future. [VERB noun] amplification uncountable noun Synonyms: explanation, development, expansion, supplementing More Synonyms of amplify More Synonyms of amplify amplify in British English (ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ) verbWord forms: -fies, -fying or -fied 1. (transitive) to increase in size, extent, effect, etc, as by the addition of extra material; augment; enlarge; expand 2. electronics to produce amplification of (electrical signals); increase the amplitude of (signals) 3. (transitive) US to exaggerate 4. (intransitive) to expand or enlarge a speech, narrative, etc Derived forms amplifiable (ˈampliˌfiable) adjective Word origin C15: from Old French amplifier, ultimately from Latin amplificāre to enlarge, from amplus spacious + facere to make amplify in American English (ˈæmpləˌfaɪ) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈampliˌfied or ˈampliˌfying 1. to make larger or stronger; increase or extend (power, authority, etc.) 2. to develop more fully, as with details, examples, statistics, etc. to amplify a point in a debate 3. Rare to exaggerate 4. Electronics to increase the strength of (an electrical signal) by means of an amplifier verb intransitive 5. to speak or write at length; expatiate Word origin ME amplifien < OFr amplifier < L amplificare < amplus (see ample) + facere, do1 Examples of 'amplify' in a sentence amplify The music will be amplified by a special sound system. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The amplified sound of an electric drill is blaring in my ear. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But then you listen to what it sounds like when amplified and it becomes something else. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He has also found ways to amplify the effect of lasers. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Advances in technology have amplified these effects. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Most hearing aids simply amplify sounds. The Sun (2006) You may want your home to be filled with light but areas of shadow and dark can amplify the effect of light. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Some pillows contain built-in speakers and new hearing aids can amplify sounds to mask the din. The Sun (2015) This effect is amplified by the heat from lights, electrical equipment and cars. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The flat is very empty so all sounds are amplified; they seem to shout rather than talk. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Between the columns and the larger enclosing box are curtains that may be pulled around to adjust the acoustic for speech or amplified music. The Times Literary Supplement (2008) A sounding board was positioned over their heads to amplify their voices. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Only if their voice is amplified by the public and the media will long-term global causes rise high enough up the political agenda. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They shouted: 'How dare you play amplified music outside the holy church? Times, Sunday Times (2014) Britain's voice is amplified when it works with its European partners. Times, Sunday Times (2013) As he puts it: 'We have the tools to amplify the voices. Times, Sunday Times (2011) When your stomach is empty, it acts as a big, resonant cavity to amplify the sound. Times, Sunday Times (2012) There is no music beyond the sound of their buzzing, humming and groaning voices, amplified by microphones hanging over the stage. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In other languages amplify British English: amplify VERB If you amplify a sound, you make it louder, usually by using electronic equipment. This landscape seemed to trap and amplify sounds. American English: amplify Brazilian Portuguese: amplificar Chinese: 扩大 > 声音 European Spanish: amplificar French: amplifier German: verstärken Italian: amplificare Japanese: 増幅する Korean: 증폭하다 European Portuguese: amplificar Latin American Spanish: amplificar Chinese translation of 'amplify' amplify (ˈæmplɪfaɪ) vt [sound] 放大 (fàngdà) [feeling, fear] 增加 (zēngjiā) [idea, statement] 详(詳)述 (xiángshù) 1 (verb) in the sense of expand Definition to increase the size, extent, or effect of The music was amplified with microphones. Synonyms expand We can expand the size of the image. raise Two incidents in recent days have raised the level of concern. extend They have added three new products to extend their range. boost They need to take action to boost sales. stretch strengthen increase The company has increased the price of its cars. widen He had an operation to widen an artery in his heart. intensify They are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of the hostages. heighten The move has heightened tension in the state. deepen Sloane's uneasiness deepened. Further job losses deepened the gloom. enlarge plans to enlarge the park into a 30,000 all-seater stadium lengthen The runway had to be lengthened. magnify The telescope magnifies images over 11 times. augment She was searching for a way to augment her income. dilate The pupils dilate to let in more light. Opposites reduce , decrease, cut down , curtail , condense , boil down 2 (verb) in the sense of go into detail Definition to explain in more detail Intelligent guesswork must be used to amplify the facts. Synonyms go into detail develop They allowed me to develop their original idea. explain He explained the process to us in simple terms. expand supplement elaborate The spokesperson declined to elaborate on the statement. augment flesh out round out enlarge on expatiate Opposites simplify , abbreviate , abridge Additional synonyms in the sense of augment Definition to make or become greater in number or strength She was searching for a way to augment her income. Synonyms increase, grow, raise, extend, boost, expand, add to, build up, strengthen, enhance, reinforce, swell, intensify, heighten, enlarge, multiply, inflate, magnify, amplify, dilate in the sense of boost Definition to cause to rise They need to take action to boost sales. Synonyms increase, develop, raise, expand, add to, build up, heighten, enlarge, inflate, magnify, amplify, augment, jack up in the sense of deepen Definition to make or become deeper or more intense Sloane's uneasiness deepened.Further job losses deepened the gloom. Synonyms intensify, increase, grow, strengthen, reinforce, escalate, magnify, augment Nearby words of amplify ample amplification amplifier amplify amplitude amply amputate Synonyms of 'amplify' amplify Explore 'amplify' in the dictionary
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