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The present tense form of 'magnify' is magnify or magnifies. Example: She magnifies her accomplishments to impress others. (She magnifies her accomplishments to impress others.)
Definition of “magnify”
- to make something appear larger or more significant
- to increase the intensity or strength of something
- to exaggerate or overstate something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | magnify |
| Present Continuous | magnifying |
| Present Perfect | magnified |
Example
He magnifies the importance of teamwork in the workplace.
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She magnifies her achievements to boost her self-confidence.
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They are magnifying the impact of their efforts.
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He is magnifying the flaws in the system.
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She has magnified the issue by bringing it to public attention.
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They have magnified the benefits of their product.
magnify Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | magnify |
| Singular Second Person (You) | magnify |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | magnifies |
| Plural (We/You/They) | magnify |
Example
I magnify the importance of clear communication.
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You magnify the impact of your actions.
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He magnifies the significance of small details.
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She magnifies her achievements to gain recognition.
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It magnifies the flaws in the system.
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We magnify the value of teamwork.
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You magnify the benefits of your product.
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They magnify the impact of their efforts.
