Definitions and Examples of magnify, enlarge, amplify
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something appear larger than it is, often by using a lens or other optical device.
Example
She used a microscope to magnify the tiny cells and observe their structure.
To make something bigger in size or scale.
Example
He decided to enlarge the photo to show more details and colors.
To increase the volume, intensity, or effect of something.
Example
The speaker used a microphone to amplify his voice and reach the audience at the back.
Key Differences: magnify vs enlarge vs amplify
- 1Magnify refers to making something appear larger than it is, often by using a lens or other optical device.
- 2Enlarge means to make something bigger in size or scale.
- 3Amplify is used to describe increasing the volume, intensity, or effect of something.
Effective Usage of magnify, enlarge, amplify
- 1Science: Use magnify to describe the process of enlarging small objects for observation.
- 2Photography: Use enlarge to describe the process of making a photo bigger in size or scale.
- 3Music: Use amplify to describe the process of increasing the volume or intensity of sound.
Remember this!
The antonyms magnify, enlarge, and amplify convey the opposite meaning of reducing or decreasing the size, intensity, or importance of something. Use these words in different contexts such as science, photography, and music to describe the process of making something appear larger, bigger, or louder.
