magnified

• Describe algo que se ha hecho parecer más grande, importante o intenso de lo que realmente es, o que ha sido ampliado visualmente.

Describes something that has been made to appear larger, more important, or more intense than it actually is.

1. Enlarged to an abnormal degreeB2formal

   Made to appear larger than normal, often in a way that is excessive or unnatural.

   aumentado de forma anormal

   • The magnified image revealed details invisible to the naked eye.
   • His fears were magnified by the darkness of the room.
   • The microscope showed a magnified view of the bacteria.

   Sinónimosaugmentedblown-upexaggeratedinflatedoverblown

   Antónimosdiminishedminimizedreducedshriveled

• Verbo que significa aumentar el tamaño o la apariencia de algo, especialmente mediante una lente o un microscopio, o exagerar su importancia o efecto.

A verb meaning to make something appear larger, especially using a lens or microscope, or to exaggerate its importance or effect.

1. Increase in size or volumeB2formal

   To make something appear larger, especially using a lens or microscope.

   Aumentar el tamaño o volumen

   • The microscope can magnify the cells up to 1000 times.
   • He used a magnifying glass to magnify the tiny print.
   • The telescope magnifies distant stars and planets.

   Sinónimosamplifyaugmentblow upenlargeexpand

   Antónimosdiminishminifyreduceshrink

2. Exaggerate or overstateB2formal

   To make something seem more important or serious than it really is.

   Exagerar o sobrestimar

   • She tends to magnify small problems into huge crises.
   • The media often magnifies the impact of minor events.
   • Don't magnify his mistake; it was just a small error.

   Sinónimosaggrandizeamplifyembellishexaggeratehyperbolizeinflateoverdrawoveremphasizeoverstate

   Antónimosbelittlede-emphasizedownplayminimizeunderstate

3. Make larger or more significantB2formal

   To increase the size, volume, or significance of something.

   Aumentar o hacer más grande

   • The new policy will magnify the company's profits.
   • His speech magnified the importance of teamwork.
   • The sound system magnifies the music for the entire hall.

   Sinónimosamplifyaugmentboostenhanceenlargeexaggerateexpandincreaseintensify

   Antónimosdecreasediminishlessenminimizereduceshrink