MAGNIFY Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

magnify

verb

ˈmag-nə-ˌfī

Definition of magnify

as in to exaggerate

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 to elevate

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 to intensify

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 to celebrate

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 magnify Why This is More Important Than Ever Presidents have always been able to move markets, but modern communications have magnified that power. — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 If Bitcoin’s recovery has legs, Strategy provides a vehicle to magnify the move. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Eating a variety of plants may help reduce inflammation because plant compounds often work together to magnify their benefits. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 It’s only magnified by the gleaming white-stone beach and aquamarine water outside. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnify

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Prosecutors described the brothers as flight risks who exaggerate, lie under oath and should remain behind bars.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
According to naturalist Bill Finch, kudzu’s threat to Southern landscapes has been exaggerated.

— The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerate

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Sovereign debt loads are already elevated across much of the world, and refinancing maturing debt at higher rates will progressively increase interest costs and strain public finances.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Hot Docs, the world-class documentary film festival in Toronto, has announced some major personnel moves – elevating Diana Sanchez to president and bringing in Mara Gourd-Mercado to succeed Sanchez as executive director.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of elevate

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With 33 seconds left in Round 9, Itauma’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel, leaving Hrgović to celebrate making history.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Jenner, who just celebrated her 29th birthday on August 10, announced the non-pregnancy news in an interview with WhoWhatWear.

— Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrate

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Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.

— Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Leaders must prioritize building cognitive and identity infrastructure, focusing on *how* people think and their self-authorship, ensuring AI enhances human judgment rather than standardizing it.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of enhance

Verb

The most important step countries can collectively take is to promote innovation.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
But it is increasingly shaped by what’s happening on the other side of the country, in Washington, where the federal government is working to slow the transition to EVs and promote a fossil fuel future for America.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of promote

Verb

Mandating malnutrition reporting could increase the need for dietitians in already understaffed hospitals, or create overwhelming caseloads that could endanger patients and heighten the risk of RD burnout.

— Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
The manufacturing and exporting might of China and the artificial intelligence revolution are heightening concerns of France being left behind economically and technologically.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of heighten

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Charlotte is blessed with a bounty of bakeries stocking fresh cakes, cupcakes, croissants and other treats to soothe your sweet tooth.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Not for nothing has White Barn Inn been blessed with just about every hospitality and dining award possible—from the endless applause of regional magazines and AAA five diamond ratings to a spot on Traveler's Gold List.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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