MAGNIFIES Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

magnifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of magnify

as in exaggerates

to add to the interest of by including made-up details there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive

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as in elevates

to assign a high status or value to his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family

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as in intensifies

to make markedly greater in measure or degree the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes

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as in celebrates

to proclaim the glory of imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers

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Recent Examples of magnifies Counterbalancing him is a young actor cast to play one of the show’s decoys (an excellent Skylar Gisondo), whose guilelessness only magnifies the film’s sense of Hansen as a man constructed entirely out of TV-friendly sheen. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 Utilizing the lens of spiritual sense magnifies reality in our thought. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026 Venus makes an edgy square to Pluto on September 15, which magnifies our fears and insecurities. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 The effort to rapidly sell it into diverse clinical settings with customizable financial incentives magnifies the difficulty of evaluating products that directly impact the cost and quality of health services received by millions of Americans. — Casey Ross, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 Psychological Safety Improves Performance Emotional intelligence is important because hybrid, multigenerational work magnifies ambiguity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 When two stars align almost perfectly from Earth’s perspective, the gravity of the nearer one bends and magnifies the light from the more distant star, acting like a cosmic magnifying glass. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 Houston produced just two more base runners across the next five innings — which is a bigger issue than any bullpen decision, but still magnifies any that are made. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Jupiter in Leo magnifies everything from your commitments, contractual agreements and collaborations, making this a promising year for love, business partnerships and mutually beneficial agreements. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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Armour points to two recent plays, one involving Chelsea Gray and another involving Kiah Stokes, as proof that Clark exaggerates contact and creates false narratives about opposing players.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
The best place to start is a sporting culture that exaggerates accomplishments and rewards capitalistic success before the sporting variety.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of exaggerates

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Beni Rugs’ founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Moonbug executives know that this will be a pivotal moment for the franchise, one that elevates it in a way that nothing has before.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevates

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Forest and land fires in Indonesia have worsened this year as El Niño intensifies a prolonged dry season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
The warning was downgraded late Sunday night to an advisory, meaning residents should still be on high alert in the event that activity intensifies again.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensifies

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Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero celebrates a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Fresh bread, pastries, and cakes are baked daily and served alongside fruit, a huge variety of cheeses, hummus, salmon, and egg dishes, and—a given at a hotel that celebrates traditional Madrid life— churros.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrates

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Knowing the exceptions are happening should be the first step toward addressing those exceptions in a way that supports caregiving staff and promotes quality service.

— Colin Conner II, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
To support that conclusion, Gates cites a demand in Washburn’s petition to CWP that would prohibit the council from doing any outreach that promotes the role of hunting in wildlife management fully six months before an election.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotes

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Storyteller Overland Storyteller also enhances the rear’s role as a storage garage, adding MOLLE-style organizational panels to the underside of the bed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Mexar developed Vapor, a wearable fan for frontline workers that enhances the body’s natural evaporative cooling.

— Hannah Singleton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhances

Verb

Bonuses for deal registration that brings new pipeline rather than blesses existing opportunities.

— Jason Atkins, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blesses

Verb

Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.

— David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The diamond-set is further enhanced by the two cultured pearls, with a design that heightens sculpture and lightness.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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