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Meaning of magnifying
Making something appear larger or more important.
Etymology of magnifying
The word "magnifying" comes from the Latin "magnificare", which means to make great or enlarge, derived from "magnus" meaning great and "ficare" meaning to make or do
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including optics, where it refers to the process of making objects appear larger through the use of lenses or other devices
Synonyms
enlarging
expanding
extending
increasing
amplifying
augmenting
boosting
enhancing
intensifying
magnifying
multiplying
raising
strengthening
broadening
deepening
heightening
widening
aggrandizing
exaggerating
inflating
overestimating
amplifying
escalating
maximizing
optimizing
reinforcing
supplementing
upgrading
accentuating
emphasizing
highlighting
illuminating
stressing
Definitions
- Making something appear larger or more detailed, typically using a lens or other device
- Exaggerating or overstating the importance or significance of something
Usage Examples
- The scientist used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny specimen
- The media's magnifying of the scandal made it seem more significant than it actually was
- The photographer used a magnifying lens to capture the intricate details of the landscape
Antonyms
minimizing
reducing
decreasing
diminishing
lessening
lowering
weakening
shrinking
contracting
narrowing
downplaying
underestimating
belittling
demeaning
disparaging
deprecating
depreciating
debasing
downgrading
truncating
abbreviating
curtailment