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magnified

[ˈmæɡnɪfaɪd]
adjective/verb (past participle)
ampliado
1. made larger in appearance, especially through a lens or microscope
The magnified image showed details invisible to the naked eye.
A imagem ampliada mostrou detalhes invisíveis a olho nu.
2. increased in importance, effect, or intensity; exaggerated
The problem was magnified by poor communication.
O problema foi amplificado pela falta de comunicação.
3. praised or glorified; made to seem greater
His achievements were magnified in the media.
Seus feitos foram engrandecidos pela mídia.
Synonyms
enlargedamplifiedexpandedexaggeratedglorified
Antonyms
reduceddiminishedminimizeddecreased

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ampliado
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ampliado
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ampliado
standard usage
Portugal
ampliado
standard usage; also 'magnificado' in more formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

magnified out of proportion
magnified glass (figurative: close scrutiny)
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