amplify

/ˈæmplɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something louder or more intense; to increase the effect or impact of something

“The concert organizers planned to amplify the music with a sound system.”

2. verb

to express or emphasize a point or feeling more strongly

“She chose to amplify her argument with a series of statistics.”

3. noun

the act or process of amplifying something

“The amplification of sound made the music more enjoyable.”

Synonyms

  • boost
  • enhance
  • intensify

Antonyms

  • diminish
  • muffle
  • subdue