English

magnify

ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪ, ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ, ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ, ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ
Meaning: to make something look larger than it is
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ, ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ, ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base magnify
3rd person singular present magnifies
Present participle magnifying
Past magnified
Will future will magnify
Going-to future going to magnify
Imperative negative don't magnify / do not magnify

Example

A microscope is used to magnify small objects so we can see them clearly.
A microscope is used to magnify small objects so we can see them clearly.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to physical enlargement via a lens, but can also mean to exaggerate the importance of something.

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