amplify

1. v. t. To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like; -- used especially of telescopes, microscopes, etc. Source: opted

2. v. t. To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of. Source: opted

3. v. i. To become larger. Source: opted

4. v. i. To speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in argument or description; to dilate; to expatiate; -- often with on or upon. Source: opted

5. v. increase in size, volume or significance Source: wordnet

6. v. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth Source: wordnet

7. v. exaggerate or make bigger Source: wordnet

8. v. increase the volume of Source: wordnet

9. 1. To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like; -- used especially of telescopes, microscopes, etc. 2. (Rhet.) To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of. Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but much amplified by our English translator. Dryden. 1. To become larger. [Obs.] Strait was the way at first, withouten light, But further in did further amplify. Fairfax. 2. To speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in argument or description; to dilate; to expatiate; -- often with on or upon. Watts. He must often enlarge and amplify upon the subject he handles. South. Source: webster

10. To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously byadding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of.Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but muchamplified by our English translator. Dryden. Source: adambom

11. v:100 v. increase the volume of Source: ecdict

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