amplify

Word parts

ample + -ify

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/

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• Hyphenation: am‧pli‧fy

Verb

Plain form amplify

Third-person singular amplifies

Past tense amplified

Past participle amplified

Present participle amplifying

1. (transitive) To amplify something is to make more of it: larger, louder, or more in number.
2. (transitive) if you amplify an image, you make it bigger.

   We can see the details of the bird more clearly if we amplify the photo.

3. (transitive) If you amplify a sound, you make it louder.

   We will have to amplify your voice more, or the audience won't hear it.

4. (transitive) If you amplify a description, you add more details and illustrations.

Related words

• ample
• amplification
• amplifier