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amplify

/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/
am · pli · fy ˈæm · plɪ · ˌfaɪ
English Definition
v. to make something louder, especially music or sound
中文释义
放大,增强
Significado en Español
amplificar, aumentar
한국어 뜻
확대하다, 증폭하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuếch đại, tăng cường
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Example Sentence

The speaker was used to amplify the sound of the voice throughout the hall.

扬声器被用来在大厅里放大声音。

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ampl(big)+ify(make become)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “amplify”:

  1. A mute
  2. B intensify
  3. C soften
  4. D diminish
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B — intensify. “amplify” means v. to make something louder, especially music or sound

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In order to be heard over the noise, the presenter needed to ______ his voice.

  1. A amplify
  2. B whisper
  3. C mute
  4. D soften
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A — amplify. “amplify” means v. to make something louder, especially music or sound

Common questions about “amplify”

What does “amplify” mean?

amplify — v. to make something louder, especially music or sound. In Chinese: 放大,增强.

How do you pronounce “amplify”?

amplify is pronounced /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: am · pli · fy.

How do you use “amplify” in a sentence?

The speaker was used to amplify the sound of the voice throughout the hall. (扬声器被用来在大厅里放大声音。)

What are synonyms for “amplify”?

increase, boost, augment, intensify — all close in meaning to amplify (v. to make something louder, especially music or sound).

Is “amplify” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. amplify appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “amplify”?

ampl(big)+ify(make become)

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