1. to increase the intensity, scope, or visibility of worry or anxiety about something
The recent news reports amplify concern about climate change.
Os recentes relatórios de notícias ampliam a preocupação sobre as mudanças climáticas.
2. to make concerns more prominent or widely known
Social media tends to amplify concern among the population.
As redes sociais tendem a ampliar a preocupação entre a população.