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Having the ability to enlarge or amplify through telephoto or telescopic techniques
“The magnifying lens allowed us to closely examine the intricate details of the specimen.”
Formed by the accumulation of successive additions
Excessive admiration or praise
Present participle for to make (something) appear larger, typically by means of a (device with a) lens
“To magnify the image, choose the Zoom tool by clicking on it, then click on the area of the image you wish to magnify.”
Present participle for to increase in size, degree, amount or value
“Any fiscal policy which will eventuate in a situation requiring higher tax rates will progressively magnify the amount of tax friction.”
Present participle for to make worse or more severe
“Thus, disappointment, anxiety, grief, fright, and other types of mental uneasiness not only magnify the discomfort but sometimes are its sole cause.”
Present participle for to describe or express in too exaggerated terms
“Ixtlilxochitl, his namesake, rose as biographer to ennoble his efforts and magnify his deeds with unsparing generosity.”
Present participle for to celebrate or praise the glory of
“Time shall embalm and magnify her name.”
Present participle for to hold in high esteem, or to elevate in status
“How they love him, the victorious Prince! How they magnify him among the gods!”
Present participle for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
Present participle for to emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
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