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magnify

verb mag·ni·fy \ˈmag-nə-ˌfī\

: to make (something) greater

: to make (something) seem greater or more important than it is

: to make (something) appear larger

mag·ni·fiedmag·ni·fy·ing

Full Definition of MAGNIFY

transitive verb
1
a :  extol, laud
b :  to cause to be held in greater esteem or respect
2
a :  to increase in significance :  intensify
b :  exaggerate <magnifies every minor issue to crisis proportions>
3
:  to enlarge in fact or in appearance
intransitive verb
:  to have the power of causing objects to appear larger than they are
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Origin of MAGNIFY

Middle English magnifien, from Anglo-French magnifier, from Latin magnificare, from magnificus
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with MAGNIFY

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MAGNIFIED Defined for Kids

magnify

verb mag·ni·fy \ˈmag-nə-ˌfī\
mag·ni·fiedmag·ni·fy·ing

Definition of MAGNIFY for Kids

1
:  to enlarge in fact or appearance <A microscope magnifies an object seen through it.>
2
:  to cause to seem greater or more important :  exaggerate <The problem has been magnified by rumors.>
Medical Dictionary

magnify

verb mag·ni·fy \ˈmag-nə-ˌfī\
mag·ni·fiedmag·ni·fy·ing

Medical Definition of MAGNIFY

transitive verb
:  to enlarge in appearance
intransitive verb
:  to have the power of causing objects to appear larger than they are

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