amplify
1 of 1verb/ˈæmplɪfaɪ/
Forms:amplifies,amplifying,amplified,amplified
1
to increase the size, effect, or extent of something
transitive- Ongoing research is currently amplifying our understanding of climate change.
- Technological advancements have amplified the speed of communication.
- The company's advertising campaign was continuously amplifying its brand awareness.
- Investing in new equipment will amplify the productivity of the manufacturing process.
2
to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder
transitive- The sound engineer used a microphone and amplifier to amplify the singer's voice during the concert.
- To ensure that everyone could hear the announcements clearly, the event organizers decided to amplify the sound.
- The DJ used a mixer to amplify the bass frequencies, creating a more powerful and energetic dance track.
- In the recording studio, the producer used compression techniques to amplify the dynamic range of the vocals.
- The marching band used amplifiers mounted on carts to amplify the brass section during the halftime show.
3
to provide additional information, context, or elaboration to further explain or develop a narrative
transitive- She amplified her statement by providing additional evidence.
- The teacher amplified the lesson with interactive activities and multimedia presentations.
- The scientist amplified his hypothesis with experiments and data analysis.
- In her essay, the student amplified the main argument with supporting evidence from scholarly sources.