Definitions for magnify

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magnify mag·ni·fy

Spelling: [mag-nuh-fahy]

IPA: /ˈmæg nəˌfaɪ/

Magnify is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 131 anagrams from letters in magnify (afgimny).

Definitions for magnify

verb (used with object)

1. to increase the apparent size of, as a lens does.
2. to make greater in actual size; enlarge:
3. to cause to seem greater or more important; attribute too much importance to; exaggerate:
4. to make more exciting; intensify; dramatize; heighten:
5. Archaic. to extol; praise:

verb (used without object)

1. to increase or be able to increase the apparent or actual size of an object.

Origin of magnify

1350-1400; Middle English magnifien Latin magnificāre. See magni-, -fy

Examples for magnify

In this way does Peter magnify the awful intensity of God's wrath.

Here is a man whom those that magnify him the least confess to be a good man, the best of men.

And do not be tempted to magnify Greta's offence against friendship.

Let them (the gods) declare, let them magnify, let them sing his praises.

I give you credit for sagacity, but you are disposed to magnify trifles.

Age is commonly boastful, and inclined to magnify past acts and past times.

magnify that immensely, increase enormously the noise, and one had the War!

We are awe-struck at their power, and magnify the mystery of their existence.

Every thing seemed to combine to magnify the power of the king.

Let us magnify our calling and be happy, but strive to progress.