Synonyms for

Magnifying

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

Definition

Making something look bigger, usually by using a lens or magnifying glass.

Synonyms & similar words

hyperbolise hyperbolize overdraw amplify understate overstate magnify exaggerate reduce blowup enlarge enlarge expand amplify augment enhance inflate focus magnify exaggerate overstate embellish embroider hyperbolize overemphasize overplay overdo dramatize heighten

Example sentences

  1. I am magnifying this letter to make it easier to read.
  2. The scientist is magnifying the tiny insect to study it more closely.
  3. She is magnifying her problem, making it seem worse than it actually is.
  4. He loves to use his magnifying glass to look at bugs and leaves.
  5. The magnifying glass will make the text bigger and easier to read.

Quotes

  • The magnifying glass is a poor man's microscope. - Jabez Hogg
  • The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work. You can magnify your efforts by taking action and getting results. - Napoleon Hill
  • Art is the microscope which the artist fixes on the secrets of his soul, and shows to people these secrets which are common to all. - Leo Tolstoy

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