magnify
Translation
to magnify, to enlarge, to exaggerate
Examples
A microscope can magnify small objects.
A microscope can magnify small objects.
He tends to magnify his problems.
He tends to magnify his problems.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) look larger A microscope can magnify small objects.
((sth.)) to make (sth.) seem more important or serious He tends to magnify his problems.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enlarge, expand, exaggerate; Antonyms: reduce, diminish, understate
Etymology
From Latin 'magnificare', from 'magnus' (great) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'to make great'.
Memory Tips
Picture a magnifying glass making small text appear larger.