B2verbtechnologymedia
US/ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ/
UK/ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ/
to make a sound, signal or feeling louder, stronger or more powerful
In context
The band used huge speakers to amplify the sound for the crowd at the back.
Social media can amplify rumors and spread them within minutes.
The echo in the hall seemed to amplify every cough.
Words that go with amplify
verb + noun
- amplify a soundA small device can amplify a sound many times over.
- amplify a signalThe antenna helps amplify a weak signal.
- amplify the effectPoor sleep can amplify the effect of stress.
- amplify a messageThe campaign aims to amplify a message about safety.
- amplify voicesThe project seeks to amplify voices that are rarely heard.
adverb + verb
- greatly amplifyWind can greatly amplify a small fire.