Amplify

Pronunciation: /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

Definitions of amplify

verb to make something louder or stronger, to increase the volume or intensity of something

Example Sentences

A1 She used a microphone to amplify her voice.

A2 The teacher used a projector to amplify the image on the screen.

B1 The marketing team decided to amplify their message through social media advertising.

B2 The new sound system was able to amplify the music throughout the entire stadium.

C1 The artist used various techniques to amplify the emotional impact of her paintings.

C2 The politician's speech was amplified by the media coverage, reaching a global audience.

Examples of amplify in a Sentence

formal The microphone was used to amplify the speaker's voice during the presentation.

informal Can you turn up the volume to amplify the music?

slang I need to boost my Instagram post to amplify my reach.

figurative Adding more spices can amplify the flavor of the dish.

Grammatical Forms of amplify

• past tense: amplified
• plural: amplifies
• comparative: more amplified
• superlative: most amplified
• present tense: amplifies
• future tense: will amplify
• perfect tense: has amplified
• continuous tense: amplifying
• singular: amplify
• positive degree: amplified
• infinitive: to amplify
• gerund: amplifying
• participle: amplifying

Origin and Evolution of amplify

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amplify' originated from the Latin word 'amplificare', which is a combination of 'amplus' meaning 'large' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'amplify' has retained its original meaning of making something larger or more significant, but it has also come to be used in a figurative sense to indicate making something more detailed or elaborate.