Amplified

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪd/

Definitions of amplified

verb to make something louder or stronger

Example Sentences

A1 She amplified her voice to make sure everyone could hear her.

A2 The teacher amplified the importance of studying for the exam.

B1 The company amplified their marketing efforts to reach a larger audience.

B2 The musician amplified the sound of his guitar for the outdoor concert.

C1 The scientist amplified the effects of the drug in the experiment.

C2 The speaker amplified his argument with compelling evidence and examples.

adjective having been made louder or stronger

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher used an amplified microphone so all the students could hear her.

A2 The amplified sound from the concert was so loud it could be heard from miles away.

B1 The amplified effects in the movie made it more exciting to watch.

B2 The amplified guitar solo was the highlight of the performance.

C1 The amplified rumors about the company caused a lot of speculation in the stock market.

C2 The amplified emotions in the novel made it a gripping read from start to finish.

Examples of amplified in a Sentence

formal The sound was amplified using state-of-the-art audio equipment.

informal I amplified the music so we could hear it better.

slang I cranked up the volume and amplified the bass for a better beat.

figurative His anger was amplified by the stressful situation he was in.

Grammatical Forms of amplified

past tense

amplified

plural

amplified

comparative

more amplified

superlative

most amplified

present tense

amplifies

future tense

will amplify

perfect tense

have amplified

continuous tense

amplifying

singular

amplified

positive degree

amplified

infinitive

to amplify

gerund

amplifying

participle

amplifying

Origin and Evolution of amplified

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'amplified' originated from the Latin word 'amplificare' which means to enlarge or expand.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'amplified' has evolved to also mean to increase the volume or intensity of sound, as well as to elaborate or clarify a point in speech or writing.