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amplify

verb/ɐ̃.pli.fi.ˈkaɾ/medium

am·pli·fi·car

Definition

To make larger, more intense, or more extensive; to increase the amplitude, intensity, or reach of something.
We need to amplify the microphone for the people in the back.
Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
Common collocations
amplify soundamplify a signalamplify an idea

Etymology

Do latim 'amplificare', de 'amplus' (amplo) + 'facere' (fazer).

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