magnify
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/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/
mag · ni · fy
ˈmæɡ · nɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. make bigger
Significado en Español
ampliar, exagerar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phóng to, phóng đại
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Example Sentence
This lens magnifies small objects.
这个镜头能放大物体。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
magni(great)+fy(make).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “magnify” as used in the sentence: “The scientist used a powerful glass to magnify the tiny organisms?”
A
Intensify
B
Enlarge
C
Disperse
D
Diminish
Show answer
B — Enlarge.
“magnify” means v. make bigger
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A powerful microscope can ______ tiny objects hundreds of times.
A
magnify
B
shrink
C
reduce
D
hide
Show answer
A — magnify.
“magnify” means v. make bigger
Common questions about “magnify”
What does “magnify” mean?
magnify — v. make bigger. In Chinese: 放大，夸大.
How do you pronounce “magnify”?
magnify is pronounced /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mag · ni · fy.
How do you use “magnify” in a sentence?
This lens magnifies small objects. (这个镜头能放大物体。)
What are synonyms for “magnify”?
enlarge, amplify — all close in meaning to magnify (v. make bigger).
Is “magnify” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. magnify appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “magnify”?
magni(great)+fy(make).
