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magnified

/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪd/

Translations

magnifiedpast participle

/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪd/

Past-participle form of the verb "magnify" functioning adjectivally; should be tagged as ADJECTIVE_PAST_PARTICIPLE rather than generic ADJECTIVE.

agrandiEn parlant d’une image ou d’un objet vu à travers un instrument optique.

The magnified image of the insect revealed intricate details of its wings.

L’image agrandie de l’insecte a révélé des détails complexes de ses ailes.

exagéréEn parlant d’une importance, d’un effet ou d’un problème rendu plus grand qu’il n’est en réalité.

The magnified importance of the event led to unnecessary stress among the organizers.

L’importance exagérée de l’événement a entraîné un stress inutile chez les organisateurs.

Synonyms

magnifyverb

magnified

Past Simple

magnified

Past Simple

magnified

Past Participle

magnifying

Gerund

/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/

/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/

grossir

The scientist used a microscope to magnify the cells for closer examination.

Le scientifique a utilisé un microscope pour grossir les cellules en vue d'un examen plus approfondi.

exagérer

The media tends to magnify the impact of minor events to attract more viewers.

Les médias ont tendance à exagérer l'impact d'événements mineurs pour attirer davantage de spectateurs.

Additional translations

magnifierSoutenu, surtout dans un registre religieux ou littéraire.

Synonyms

Antonyms

magnifypast participle

magnified

Used attributively (e.g., "magnified image") meaning ‘enlarged’.

agrandi

The magnified photograph revealed details invisible to the naked eye.

La photographie agrandie révélait des détails invisibles à l'œil nu.

Synonyms

Definitions

magnifiedpast participle

Made to appear larger than it is, especially through the use of a lens or other optical instrument.

The magnified image of the insect revealed intricate details of its wings.

Exaggerated or made to seem more important or significant than it actually is.

The magnified importance of the event led to unnecessary stress among the organizers.

magnifyverb

To make something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.

The scientist used a microscope to magnify the cells for closer examination.

To increase or exaggerate the importance or effect of something.

The media tends to magnify the impact of minor events to attract more viewers.

To glorify or praise highly.

The choir sang hymns to magnify the name of their deity.

magnifypast participle

Shown or appearing in increased size; enlarged.

The magnified photograph revealed details invisible to the naked eye.