amplify

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A verb used to indicate the act of increasing the volume, strength, or effect of something, or to provide more detail or explanation.

1. Increase soundB1formal

   To make sound louder, especially using electronic equipment.

   Klang verstärken

   • The microphone amplifies the speaker's voice.
   • They used speakers to amplify the music at the concert.
   • The amplifier helps to amplify the guitar sound.

   Synonymeboostintensifyloudenmagnifyturn up

   Antonymeattenuatemufflequietsoftenweaken

2. Increase effect or magnitudeB2formal

   To make something stronger or more intense.

   verstärken

   • The crisis amplified the existing tensions between the two countries.
   • Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
   • The new policy amplified the company's commitment to sustainability.

   Synonymeaugmentboostenhanceheightenintensifymagnifystrengthen

   Antonymeabateattenuatedampendecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatereduceweaken

3. Explain in more detailB2formal

   To add more information or expand upon a statement or idea.

   Näher erläutern

   • Could you amplify your point about the budget cuts?
   • The professor amplified his lecture with additional examples.
   • She amplified her argument with supporting evidence.

   Synonymedetailelaborateexpandexpoundflesh out

   Antonymeabbreviatecondensesimplify