amplifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of amplify
1
as in expands
to express more fully and in greater detail after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances

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2
as in increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number the number of blood volunteers was significantly amplified by the promise of thank-you gifts to donors

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3
as in intensifies
to make markedly greater in measure or degree a fox's large ears serve to amplify such sounds as little critters skittering among stones

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Recent Examples of amplifies The competitive edge lies in how AI supports and amplifies human responsiveness, ensuring customers feel valued and heard, rather than just interacting with bots. — John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Oanh-Nhi Nguyen Oanh-Nhi Nguyen is an award-winning AFI MFA graduate whose work amplifies Southeast Asian women and girls. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Nor can it be secured through repression, which amplifies alienation, fuels anger, and breeds broader resentment toward the Pakistani state. — Aqil Shah, Time, 17 Aug. 2026 The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren, which generates around 110 to 120 decibels, and amplifies that sound through its speakers in eight-second intervals. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026 The solar eclipse in Leo, for instance, could bring travel, publishing or legal developments your way, while Mercury’s conjunction with your lucky planetary ruler, Jupiter, amplifies your voice through teaching, media or a wider platform. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Kendra Scott’s latest adheres to, and amplifies, this aesthetic — treating it to even more dazzle and femininity. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 That hope is gone now, and James’ decision only amplifies the fact that the Warriors need to focus on their future a lot more than their present. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amplifies
  1. expands
  2. increases
  3. intensifies
  4. develops
  5. accelerates
  6. enhances
  7. augments
  8. heightens
Verb
  • Hydropower capacity expands China has continued adding hydropower capacity as part of its broader clean-energy expansion.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Based on the legend of the Chinese goddess Chang’e, this book reimagines and expands the myth to center her daughter, Xingyin, who flees her home and embarks on a bold adventure to save her mother while training in enemy territory.
    — Chloe Gong, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of expands
Verb
  • But if that decision introduces longer transportation times, reduces product shelf life or increases waste, the gain in one KPI may negatively affect KPIs for shipping, customer satisfaction, loss prevention, etc.
    — Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While the first dose means a child is largely protected from the infections, a second dose increases protection.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Over the coming years, NASA’s VIPER rover, the European Space Agency’s PROSPECT drilling package, and the Japan-India LUPEX rover are expected to arrive at the moon’s south pole, as the race to find water sources intensifies.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The challenge of proximity becomes more serious when a storm rapidly intensifies.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensifies
Verb
  • So keep an eye our for habit changes and call a veterinarian if a cat stops eating, becomes lethargic, vomits, appears weak or develops yellowing around the eyes, gums or skin.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Navigating a changing climate, Marian develops interspecies alliances on a quest for the holy grail.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • Below that threshold, operating the observatory becomes increasingly difficult and its descent accelerates, NASA officials said in the statement.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fix accelerates that to two years with just a 5% discount.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerates
Verb
  • Establishing and nurturing a robust professional relationship map—comprising sponsors, mentors, allies and followers—enhances professional impact and reputation, both critical to accessing new opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Packed with potent ingredients like isopropyl cloprostenate, amino acids, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, this formula nurtures and enhances your brows from the root.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the process of a centaur, who gets to choose and direct the technology that augments his work.
    — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of augments
Verb
  • That reach has made the company an increasingly important link between farms and some of America's biggest food companies, and heightens the risk of food safety problems spreading.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Remember, Virgo wants facts, systems and practical solutions, while Pisces heightens our intuition, compassion and spirituality.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heightens

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“Amplifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amplifies. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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