magnify
The word “magnify” has 3 syllables: mag-ni-fy.
It's pronounced as /ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪ/.
What is synonym and antonym for magnify?
In the thesaurus, “magnify” has 17 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for magnify along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for magnify
- aggravate
- amplify
- bless
- celebrate
- deepen
- elevate
- enhance
- exaggerate
- heighten
- inflate
- intensify
- multiply
- overestimate
- overstate
- praise
- promote
- strengthen
Antonyms for magnify
- abate
- belittle
- blame
- censure
- compress
- contract
- criticize
- decrease
- degrade
- demean
- detract
- diminish
- humble
- humiliate
- lessen
- minimize
- moderate
- reduce
- soften
- understate
- weaken
Meanings of magnify
- verb
- To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
- To make (something) larger or more important.
- To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate.
- To make (something) appear larger by means of a lens, magnifying glass, telescope etc.
- To have effect; to be of importance or significance.
Example Sentences
- Using a microscope, scientists can magnify tiny organisms to study their structure.
- Her glasses magnify the text, making it easier for her to read small print.
- In times of crisis, rumors tend to magnify fear and uncertainty.
- The new telescope has the ability to magnify distant galaxies, allowing astronomers to study them in detail.
- Stress can magnify minor problems, making them seem much larger and more daunting than they actually are.
On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to magnify, such as: abate, aggravate, amplify, belittle, blame, bless, celebrate.
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