amplify
verb
am·pli·fy
ˈam-plə-ˌfī 
amplified; amplifying
1
: to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
2
a
: to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase
b
: to increase the strength or amount of
especially
: to make louder
c
: to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification
: to expand one's remarks or ideas
Synonyms
Examples of amplify in a Sentence
amplify a weak radio signal
a receiver that amplified the television signal
using spices to amplify the flavors of the food
Recent Examples on the Web
This interactive microphone amplifies your little one's voice, and the puppy button encourages them to sing along with playful melodies.
—
Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
Located beneath a tangle of freeway overpasses, the park reverberated with chest-thumping music and speeches amplified extra loud to drown out the roar of overhead traffic.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
These exasperations may have amplified a hesitancy about power and responsibility that Gandhi seemed always to harbor.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Social media, particularly TikTok, has amplified these anecdotes on a previously unfathomable scale.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
And that whole situation then got amplified on top by hedge fund activity that actually played on top.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
As previously reported, Billboard Korea Volume 1 is scheduled for release in June, which will amplify 100 K-pop stars selected by Billboard.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
This persistent looking is amplified as Riley scrolls Instagram, taking in every virtual body, and repeatedly deleting and reloading the app.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Offered as a spread of many small plates of various colors, textures, and temperatures, these dishes both absorbed and also amplified the pleasures of the drinks, and showcased the exceptional culinary craft of the chefs who prepared them.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
Located beneath a tangle of freeway overpasses, the park reverberated with chest-thumping music and speeches amplified extra loud to drown out the roar of overhead traffic.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
These exasperations may have amplified a hesitancy about power and responsibility that Gandhi seemed always to harbor.
—Samanth Subramanian Vikas Adam Tanya Pérez Zachary Mouton, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Social media, particularly TikTok, has amplified these anecdotes on a previously unfathomable scale.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
And that whole situation then got amplified on top by hedge fund activity that actually played on top.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
As previously reported, Billboard Korea Volume 1 is scheduled for release in June, which will amplify 100 K-pop stars selected by Billboard.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
This persistent looking is amplified as Riley scrolls Instagram, taking in every virtual body, and repeatedly deleting and reloading the app.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Offered as a spread of many small plates of various colors, textures, and temperatures, these dishes both absorbed and also amplified the pleasures of the drinks, and showcased the exceptional culinary craft of the chefs who prepared them.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'amplify.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near amplify
Cite this Entry
“Amplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amplify. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
amplify
verb
am·pli·fy
ˈam-plə-ˌfī
amplified; amplifying
1
: enlarge sense 2
especially
: to add details or illustrations to
amplify a statement
2
: to increase (voltage, current, or power) in magnitude or strength
Medical Definition
amplify
transitive verb
am·pli·fy
-ˌfī
amplified; amplifying
1
: to make larger or greater (as in amount or intensity)
2
: to increase the strength or amount of
especially
: to make louder
3
: to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share