amplify
verb
am·pli·fy ˈam-plə-ˌfī 
amplified; amplifying
transitive verb
1
: to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
2
a
: 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
Synonyms
- develop
- dilate (on or upon)
- elaborate (on)
- enlarge (on or upon)
- expand
- flesh (out)
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Example Sentences
amplify a weak radio signal a receiver that amplified the television signal using spices to amplify the flavors of the food
Recent Examples on the Web When one game is your entire season, your feelings about it might amplify. 
The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 The Shawn Mendes Foundation — which was founded in 2019 — seeks to amplify, empower, and uplift youth change makers, their organizations, and their work. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Rachel Weaver, a Black student leader on campus, counts among those wishing Hall would amplify his voice. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Wilson’s arm strength and accuracy, especially on deep passes, should amplify the speed of receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Therefore, the new addition to help amplify the employee relationship is the introduction of a loyalty points system. Mark Heymann, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Fisher recalls pleading with the Santa Monica Police Department to further investigate the murder, turning to the media to help amplify the story. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 Celebrities, the royals of the 20th century, helped amplify the message. Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 And that, in the end, is what helps amplify the other women's stories in Gutsy. Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 The Shawn Mendes Foundation — which was founded in 2019 — seeks to amplify, empower, and uplift youth change makers, their organizations, and their work. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Rachel Weaver, a Black student leader on campus, counts among those wishing Hall would amplify his voice. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Wilson’s arm strength and accuracy, especially on deep passes, should amplify the speed of receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Therefore, the new addition to help amplify the employee relationship is the introduction of a loyalty points system. Mark Heymann, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Fisher recalls pleading with the Santa Monica Police Department to further investigate the murder, turning to the media to help amplify the story. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 Celebrities, the royals of the 20th century, helped amplify the message. Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 And that, in the end, is what helps amplify the other women's stories in Gutsy. Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English amplifien "to enlarge, increase," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French amplifier, borrowed from Latin amplificāre "to increase the size of, augment," from amplus "more than adequate in size or extent, ample" + -i- -i- + -ficāre -fy
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Kids Definition
amplify
verb
am·pli·fy ˈam-plə-ˌfī
amplified; amplifying
1
: to make louder or greater
A megaphone amplifies your voice.
2
: to give more information about
amplify a statement
Medical Definition
amplify
transitive verb
am·pli·fy -ˌfī
amplified; amplifying
1
: to make larger or greater (as in amount or intensity)
2
: to increase the strength or amount of
especially : to make louder
3
: to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification
amplifies
verb
1
as in expands
to express more fully and in greater detail after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- expands
- develops
- supplements
- complements
- dilates (on or upon)
- fleshes (out)
- elaborates (on)
- enlarges (on or upon)
- expatiates
- adds (to)
- discourses
- rambles
- runs on
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- shortens
- condenses
- summarizes
- compresses
- abridges
- abbreviates
- outlines
- sums up
- contracts
2
as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number the number of blood volunteers was significantly amplified by the promise of thank-you gifts to donors Synonyms & Similar Words
- increases
- accelerates
- augments
- expands
- boosts
- multiplies
- enhances
- raises
- extends
- reinforces
- intensifies
- enlarges
- maximizes
- stokes
- strengthens
- swells
- escalates
- hypes
- compounds
- aggrandizes
- heightens
- builds up
- ups
- pumps up
- supersizes
- magnifies
- inflates
- complements
- adds (to)
- lengthens
- prolongs
- develops
- elongates
- skyrockets
- dilates
- spikes
- distends
- supplements
- jumps
- booms
- stretches
- draws out
- accumulates
- protracts
- collects
- reenforces
- amasses
- blows up
- rachets (up)
- ratchets (up)
- bumps (up)
- follows up
- fleshes (out)
- parlays
- beefs (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reduces
- diminishes
- decreases
- lessens
- lowers
- shortens
- downsizes
- abates
- dwindles
- curtails
- subtracts (from)
- abridges
- abbreviates
- compresses
- condenses
- minifies
- constricts
- de-escalates
- contracts
- retrenches
- cuts back
3
as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree a fox's large ears serve to amplify such sounds as little critters skittering among stones Synonyms & Similar Words
- intensifies
- enhances
- heightens
- deepens
- strengthens
- consolidates
- reinforces
- accentuates
- magnifies
- boosts
- broadens
- sharpens
- redoubles
- augments
- emphasizes
- expands
- lengthens
- extends
- accelerates
- steps up
- maximizes
- enlarges
- enforces
- stresses
- exacerbates
- quickens
- hastens
- amps (up)
- enlivens
- beefs (up)
- aggravates
- supplements
- reenforces
- restrengthens
- points (up)
- jazzes (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reduces
- diminishes
- decreases
- weakens
- lessens
- moderates
- abates
- tones (down)
- subdues
- recedes
- subsides
- alleviates
- wanes
- lightens
- eases
- dwindles
- lets up (on)
- tapers (off)