Synonyms for

Magnify

Verb / ˈmægnʌˌfaɪ / Another word for magnify — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make something look larger or more important than it actually is.

Synonyms & similar words

exaggerate hyperbolize overstate enlarge overdraw reduce amplify hyperbolise understate blowup enlarge amplify expand augment boost increase heighten intensify emphasize highlight accentuate exaggerate inflate overstate embellish aggrandize elaborate glorify elevate uplift

Example sentences

  1. She used a magnifying glass to magnify the tiny bug.
  2. The camera's zoom feature can magnify the image.
  3. He tends to magnify his accomplishments.
  4. Don't magnify the problem, it's not that serious.
  5. She tried to magnify her voice so everyone could hear her.

Quotes

  • The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.
  • A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad.
  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.

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