Amplify Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæmpɫəˌfaɪ

AM-pluh-fy

UK

ˈæmplɪfˌaɪ

AM-pli-fy

Definition

To make something louder, stronger, or more powerful; or to add details to explain something more fully.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in technical or formal contexts for sound ('amplify a signal'), but can also mean to make ideas, feelings, or arguments stronger. Common with technology, music, or discussions. Not used for physical growth (use 'enlarge' or 'grow').

• Spanish: amplificar - aumentar
• Portuguese (BR): amplificar - aumentar
• Portuguese (PT): amplificar - aumentar
• Chinese (Simplified): 放大 - 增强
• Chinese (Traditional): 放大 - 增強
• Hindi: बढ़ाना - विस्तार देना
• Arabic: يُضخّم - يزيد من
• Bengali: বর্ধিত করা - প্রবল করা - বিস্তারিতভাবে ব্যাখ্যা করা
• Russian: усиливать - увеличивать (звук/влияние) - расширять (объяснение)
• Japanese: 増幅する - 強める - 詳しく述べる
• Vietnamese: khuếch đại - làm mạnh thêm - làm rõ hơn
• Korean: 증폭하다 - 강화하다 - 자세히 설명하다
• Turkish: yükseltmek - güçlendirmek - detaylandırmak
• Urdu: مزید بڑھانا - تقویت کرنا - وضاحت سے بیان کرنا
• Indonesian: khuếch đại - tăng cường - làm rõ thêm

Example Sentences

Please amplify your answer with more details.

basic

The microphone will amplify your voice.

basic

The speakers amplify the music at the party.

basic

He tried to amplify his point by giving an example.

natural

Social media can amplify rumors very quickly.

natural

If you amplify your efforts, you'll see better results.

natural