amplify

verb
UK: /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/
US: /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/

  1. To increase the strength of something, such as sound or an electrical signal.

    1. Please amplify the music so everyone can hear it better. [ ] [ ]
    2. The microphone can amplify your voice, ensuring everyone hears you clearly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something stronger, larger, or more noticeable.

    1. The report will amplify the need for more funding. [ ] [ ]
    2. Social media can amplify opinions, making small voices seem much louder. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

intensify magnify increase augment boost
amplify adjective

  1. Relating to the action of increasing the amplitude of an electrical signal.

    1. An amplify circuit is needed for proper functioning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The engineer used an amplify filter to reduce noise in the recording. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amplify" in English means: To increase the strength of something, such as sound or an electrical signal., To make something stronger, larger, or more noticeable..

The phonetic transcription of "amplify" is /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/ in British English and /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amplify": intensify, magnify, increase, augment, boost.

Example usage of "amplify": "Please amplify the music so everyone can hear it better.". More examples on the page.