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amplify

[/ˈæmplɪfaɪ/]
verb
amplificar
1. to increase the strength or intensity of sound, signal, or effect
The microphone will amplify your voice so everyone can hear you.
O microfone amplificará sua voz para que todos possam ouvi-lo.
2. to make something larger, greater, or more noticeable
The media amplified the scandal by reporting on it constantly.
A mídia amplificou o escândalo ao reportá-lo constantemente.
3. to expand or elaborate on a statement or idea with more details
Could you amplify your previous comment with more examples?
Você poderia amplificar seu comentário anterior com mais exemplos?
Synonyms
enhanceintensifymagnifybooststrengthenexpandelaborate
Antonyms
diminishreducedecreaseweakensuppressmuffle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
amplificar
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
amplificar
no regional variation
São Paulo
amplificar
no regional variation
Portugal
amplificar
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

amplify one's voice
amplify the signal
amplify the message
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