WordValeamplify
to increase in size or effect
In more detail
1. (verb) to make something louder or stronger
2. (verb) to explain something in more detail or with more information
Examples
- 1. The speaker amplified her voice so everyone in the room could hear her.
- 2. The author amplified her argument by providing additional research and examples.
How to use amplify
Amplify means to make something stronger, louder, or more noticeable, or to provide additional detail or explanation. In technical contexts, it often refers to increasing volume or signal strength. In general use, it can describe making an effect or claim more pronounced or developing an idea more fully. It is slightly more formal than synonyms like 'boost' or 'strengthen'.
Common phrases
- amplify the signal
- amplify concerns
- amplify the impact
- amplify the message
- amplify a point
- amplify the sound
Synonyms
increase · strengthen · boost · enlarge · expand
Opposites
diminish · weaken · reduce
Word family
amplifier · amplification · amplified · amplifying
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use amplify when they mean simply 'explain' or 'add details to'—amplify implies making something more prominent or powerful, not just adding information.
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