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magnify
verb
Synonyms and Antonyms of MAGNIFY
1
to add to the interest of by including made-up details <there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive>
2
to assign a high status or value to <his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family>
Synonyms aggrandize, canonize, deify, dignify, elevate, ennoble, enshrine, ensky, enthrone, glorify, magnify
3
to make markedly greater in measure or degree <the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes>
Synonyms accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen
Related Words broaden, enlarge, expand, extend, lengthen; accelerate, hasten, quicken; emphasize, point (up), sharpen, stress; augment, enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), restrengthen, supplement; maximize; enliven, jazz (up); aggravate, exacerbate
4
to proclaim the glory of <imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers>
Synonyms bless, carol, celebrate, emblazon, exalt, extol (also extoll), glorify, hymn, laud, magnify, resound
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