magnifying

The word “magnifying” has 4 syllables: mag-ni-fy-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈmæɡnɪˌfaɪɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for magnifying?

In the thesaurus, “magnifying” has 22 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for magnifying along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for magnifying

  • aggravate
  • amplify
  • blessing
  • celebrating
  • deepen
  • deepening
  • elevating
  • enhance
  • enhancing
  • exaggerating
  • heighten
  • heightening
  • inflate
  • intensifying
  • lifting
  • multiply
  • overestimate
  • overstate
  • praising
  • promoting
  • strengthening
  • worshiping

Antonyms for magnifying

  • abating
  • belittling
  • blaming
  • censuring
  • compress
  • contract
  • criticizing
  • decrease
  • decreasing
  • degrading
  • detracting
  • diminishing
  • humbling
  • humiliating
  • lessen
  • lessening
  • minimizing
  • moderating
  • reduce
  • reducing
  • soften
  • weakening

Meanings of magnifying

  • verb
    1. To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
    2. To make (something) larger or more important.
    3. To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate.
    4. To make (something) appear larger by means of a lens, magnifying glass, telescope etc.
    5. To have effect; to be of importance or significance.

Example Sentences

  • Using a magnifying glass, he examined the intricate details of the ancient map.
  • The detective carefully inspected the evidence, magnifying any potential clues.
  • The artist worked with a magnifying lamp to ensure precision in their miniature sculptures.
  • Magnifying the image on the screen revealed hidden patterns in the data.
  • The biologist studied the specimen under a magnifying lens to identify its species.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to magnifying, such as: abating, aggravate, amplify, belittling, blaming, blessing, celebrating.

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