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magnifying

UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

magnifyingadjective
more magnifying
Comp.
most magnifying
Super.
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nəˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
grossissantAu sens optique.
He inspected the jewel through a magnifying lens.
Il a examiné le bijou à travers une lentille grossissante.
Additional translations
exagéréAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
amplifying
enlarging
intensifying
exaggerating
magnifyingnoun
magnifyings
pl
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nəˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act or process of magnifying
grossissementTerme de physique et d'optique.
Precise magnifying of the text revealed previously hidden annotations.
Le grossissement précis du texte a révélé des annotations auparavant cachées.
Synonyms
enlarging
zooming
augmentation
amplification
enlargement
magnification
magnifyverb

magnifying

Gerund

magnified
Past Simple
magnified
Past Participle
magnifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
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.
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.
Additional translations
magnifierSoutenu, surtout dans un registre religieux ou littéraire.
Synonyms
amplify
enlarge
exaggerate
intensify
boost
heighten
expand
Antonyms
decrease
diminish
reduce
magnifygerund / present participle

magnifying

Used attributively (e.g., "magnifying glass") to describe something that enlarges.
She inspected the gem under a magnifying lamp.
Elle a examiné la pierre précieuse sous une lampe grossissante.
Synonyms
magnifying-glass-like
expanding
enlarging
amplifying
augmenting
exaggerating
intensifying
inflating
enhancing

Definitions

magnifyingadjective
Designed or used to make objects appear larger, especially by means of a lens or other optical device.
He inspected the jewel through a magnifying lens.
Tending to exaggerate or make something seem more important or significant than it is.
Her magnifying account of the mishap made it sound far worse than it actually was.
magnifyingnoun
The act or process of magnifying; magnification.
Precise magnifying of the text revealed previously hidden annotations.
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.
magnifygerund / present participle
Having the property of making something appear larger.
She inspected the gem under a magnifying lamp.
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