Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
magnify
verb
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
Definition
To make something appear larger than it is, especially with the help of a lens or an instrument.
Examples
- Using a magnifying glass, the child could magnify the tiny text in the book.
- The report magnified the issue, making it seem more serious than it actually was.
- When you magnify the details of the painting, you can see the artist’s brush strokes clearly.
Meaning
To exaggerate or amplify the importance, size, or effect of something.
Synonyms
- enlarge
- amplify
- boost
- exaggerate
