Definitions and Examples of maximize, increase, amplify
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make something as large or great as possible.
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits by expanding its business overseas.
To make something larger in size, quantity, or degree.
Example
The government plans to increase taxes to fund public services.
To make something louder, stronger, or more intense.
Example
The speaker used a microphone to amplify his voice and reach the audience.
Key Differences: maximize vs increase vs amplify
- 1Maximize is used to describe making something as large or great as possible.
- 2Increase is used to describe making something larger in size, quantity, or degree.
- 3Amplify is used to describe making something louder, stronger, or more intense.
Effective Usage of maximize, increase, amplify
- 1Business: Use maximize to describe increasing profits or efficiency.
- 2Education: Use increase to describe improving grades or test scores.
- 3Music: Use amplify to describe increasing the volume or intensity of sound.
Remember this!
The antonyms of minimise are maximize, increase, and amplify. These words convey the opposite meaning of minimise which is to reduce or decrease something. Use these words in different contexts such as business, education, and music to describe increasing profits, improving grades, or increasing the volume or intensity of sound.
