magnify

UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
magnifyverb
magnified
Past Simple
magnified
Past Participle
magnifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
magnifierSoutenu, surtout dans un registre religieux ou littéraire.
Définitions
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
Définitions
Shown or appearing in increased size; enlarged.
The magnified photograph revealed details invisible to the naked eye.
magnifygerund / present participle
Définitions
Having the property of making something appear larger.
She inspected the gem under a magnifying lamp.