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amplify
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
amplifies; amplified; amplifying
amplifies; amplified; amplifying
Learner's definition of AMPLIFY
[+ object]
1
a : to increase the strength of (an electric signal)放大，增强（电子信号）
- amplify a weak radio signal放大微弱的无线电信号
- a receiver that amplified the television signal增强电视信号的接收器
b : to make (something, such as a musical instrument) louder by increasing the strength of electric signals（通过增强电子信号）放大声音
- amplify an electric guitar给电吉他扩音
2
formal : to give more information about (something, such as a statement) : to speak or write about (something) in a more complete way（进一步）阐述；详述
- I'd like to amplify [=expand on] my earlier remarks by providing some illustrations.我想通过一些例证进一步阐述我之前的观点。
3
: to make (something) stronger增强
- using spices to amplify the flavors of the food用香料来提升食物的味道
[noncount] [count]
- songs played with and without amplification用扩音设备和不用扩音设备播放的歌曲
- the amplification of a signal信号的增强
- The new rules require some amplification.新规定需要一些更详尽的说明。
- He started the meeting with an amplification of the new rules.他在会议一开始就对新规定做了进一步说明。
amplify
verb
am·pli·fy ˈam-plə-ˌfī 
amplified; amplifying
1
: to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
2
a
: to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity) : increase
b
: to increase the strength or amount of
especially : to make louder
c
: to cause (a gene or DNA sequence) to undergo amplification
: to expand one's remarks or ideas
Example Sentences
amplify a weak radio signal a receiver that amplified the television signal using spices to amplify the flavors of the food
Recent Examples on the Web When one game is your entire season, your feelings about it might amplify. 
The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 The Shawn Mendes Foundation — which was founded in 2019 — seeks to amplify, empower, and uplift youth change makers, their organizations, and their work. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Rachel Weaver, a Black student leader on campus, counts among those wishing Hall would amplify his voice. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Wilson’s arm strength and accuracy, especially on deep passes, should amplify the speed of receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Therefore, the new addition to help amplify the employee relationship is the introduction of a loyalty points system. Mark Heymann, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Fisher recalls pleading with the Santa Monica Police Department to further investigate the murder, turning to the media to help amplify the story. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 Celebrities, the royals of the 20th century, helped amplify the message. Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 And that, in the end, is what helps amplify the other women's stories in Gutsy. Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More
The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 The Shawn Mendes Foundation — which was founded in 2019 — seeks to amplify, empower, and uplift youth change makers, their organizations, and their work. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 Rachel Weaver, a Black student leader on campus, counts among those wishing Hall would amplify his voice. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2022 Wilson’s arm strength and accuracy, especially on deep passes, should amplify the speed of receivers Jerry Jeudy and Courtland Sutton. New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Therefore, the new addition to help amplify the employee relationship is the introduction of a loyalty points system. Mark Heymann, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Fisher recalls pleading with the Santa Monica Police Department to further investigate the murder, turning to the media to help amplify the story. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2022 Celebrities, the royals of the 20th century, helped amplify the message. Kristen Bateman, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 And that, in the end, is what helps amplify the other women's stories in Gutsy. Clarissa Cruz, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English amplifien "to enlarge, increase," borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French amplifier, borrowed from Latin amplificāre "to increase the size of, augment," from amplus "more than adequate in size or extent, ample" + -i- -i- + -ficāre -fy
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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