amplify

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de aumentar el volumen, la fuerza o el efecto de algo, o para proporcionar información más detallada o una explicación más extensa.

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.

   Amplificar (sonido)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboostintensifyloudenmagnifyturn up

   Antónimosattenuatemufflequietsoftenweaken

2. Increase effect or magnitudeB2formal

   To make something stronger or more intense.

   amplificar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaugmentboostenhanceheightenintensifymagnifystrengthen

   Antónimosabateattenuatedampendecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatereduceweaken

3. Explain in more detailB2formal

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

   ampliar, explicar con más detalle

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

   Sinónimosdetailelaborateexpandexpoundflesh out

   Antónimosabbreviatecondensesimplify