amplify
ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ
amplifiedamplifies
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Verb

tr.
1.
make strongerincrease the strength or intensity of something
  • The coach's speech amplified the team's motivation.
escalate heighten intensify
2.
audioTECH.make a sound louder using equipmentTECH.
  • The speakers amplify the music at the concert.
boost magnify turn up
3.
communicationRaremake a statement or idea clearer by adding detailsRare
  • She asked him to amplify his answer with more details.
elaborate expand on flesh out
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Expressions with amplify

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give more details or explain further about something
Could you amplify on your last point?

Origin of amplify

Latin, amplificare (to enlarge)

Terms with amplify included in their meaning

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sound
sound loop caused when speakers and microphones continually re-amplify each other
amplify
cause to grow in force or loudness
hearing
device used by the hearing impaired to amplify sound
music
guitar fitted with metal cones to amplify and change tone
technology
electronic circuit containing components that can amplify or control electrical signals
audio
device used to amplify sound
technology
type of transistor using semiconductor junctions to amplify or switch electronic signals
technology
transistor used to amplify or switch electronic signals

Examples of amplify in a sentence

  • He used a microphone to amplify his voice during the presentation.
  • The device can amplify the sound of your voice.
  • They used a microphone to amplify the speaker's words.
  • The editor asked her to amplify the opening paragraph.
  • New evidence will amplify the prosecutor's argument.

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  1. French:amplifier, développer, ...
  2. German:verstärken, ausführen, ...
  3. Italian:amplificare, approfondire, ...
  4. Spanish:amplificar, ampliar, ...
  5. Portuguese:amplificar, ampliar, ...
  6. Chinese:增强, 扩音, ...
  7. Japanese:高める, 大きくする, ...
  8. Arabic:زَادَ, ضَخَّمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַגְבִּיר, לְהַגְבִּיר, ...
  10. Russian:усилить, усиливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підсилювати, ампліфікувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रबल करना, प्रवर्धित करना, ...
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