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magnify

/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/

/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/

magnifyverb

magnified

Past Simple

magnified

Past Participle

magnifying

Gerund

/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/

/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/

Translations

преувеличивать

He tends to magnify his achievements when talking to others.

Он склонен преувеличивать свои достижения, когда разговаривает с другими.

увеличивать

The microscope can magnify objects up to 1000 times.

Микроскоп может увеличивать объекты до 1000 раз.

Additional translations

раздувать

величать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

magnifypast participle

Definitions

Shown or appearing in increased size; enlarged.

The magnified photograph revealed details invisible to the naked eye.

magnifygerund / present participle

Definitions

Having the property of making something appear larger.

She inspected the gem under a magnifying lamp.