magnify
gb/mˈæɡnɪfˌaɪ/ us/mˈæɡnɪfˌaɪ/
B2
Angličtina
nagyít, eltúloz, felnagyít, felerősít, fokoz, magasztal, dicsőít
SLOVESO
B2
1
nagyít
A2
Vzorec užití:
magnify [something]
You can magnify the map to see the street names clearly.
Kinagyíthatod a térképet, hogy tisztán lásd az utcaneveket.
The microscope magnifies the cells thousands of times.
A mikroszkóp a sejteket több ezerszeresére nagyítja.
I magnified the PDF so I could read the small print.
Učební příklady
Please magnify the picture.
Kérlek, nagyítsd ki a képet.
This tool magnifies the text.
Ez az eszköz nagyítja a szöveget.
Častá chyba:
In this sense, magnify is about how something looks (often using a device), not about making the real object bigger.
Význam
make something look bigger
Kolokace
magnify an image
|magnify a photo
|magnify text
|magnify the screen
|magnify small details
|magnify the view
|magnify an object
|magnify a specimen
|magnify the print
|magnify the picture
Synonyma
enlarge (General word for making something appear bigger, including on screens.)
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zoom in (Common for cameras and digital displays.)
Antonyma
reduce (Make something appear smaller, especially an image or text.)
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shrink (Make something appear smaller in size.)
Témata
technology
|science
|daily_life
Definice
To make something look bigger.
To make something appear larger than it really is, especially by using a lens, microscope, or digital zoom.
SLOVESO
C1
2
Vzorec užití:
magnify [a problem/fear/fault]; be magnified
Social media can magnify minor disagreements into big conflicts.
A közösségi média az apró nézeteltéréseket könnyen nagy konfliktusokká felnagyíthatja.
He tended to magnify every small setback at work.
Hajlamos volt minden apró munkahelyi kudarcot eltúlozni.
The news report magnified the danger and frightened people unnecessarily.
Učební příklady
Don’t magnify the problem.
Ne túlozd el a problémát.
She magnified a small mistake.
Eltúlozott egy apró hibát.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use magnify when they mean solve or improve; magnify means to make seem bigger, often in a negative way.
Význam
make something seem more serious
Kolokace
magnify a problem
|magnify a minor issue
|magnify fears
|magnify a mistake
|magnify faults
|magnify differences
|magnify risks
|magnify concerns
|magnify tensions
|magnify doubts
Synonyma
exaggerate (Direct and common; stresses making something seem larger than reality.)
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overstate (More formal; often used for claims or descriptions.)
Antonyma
minimize (Make something seem less important or less serious.)
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downplay (Intentionally present something as less serious.)
Témata
communication
|emotions
|daily_life
Definice
To make something seem bigger or worse than it is.
To make something seem more important, serious, or worse than it really is; to exaggerate.
SLOVESO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
magnify [the effect/impact/consequences]; magnify [something] through [something]
Small data-entry mistakes can magnify into major accounting errors.
Az apró adatbeviteli hibák könnyen komoly könyvelési hibákká fokozódhatnak.
The new policy magnified the impact of small pay differences.
Az új szabályzat felerősítette a kis bérkülönbségek hatását.
Dry weather can magnify the risk of wildfires.
Učební příklady
This can magnify the impact.
Ez felerősítheti a hatást.
A small error can magnify quickly.
Egy apró hiba gyorsan súlyosbodhat.
Častá chyba:
Magnify can mean a real increase in impact (not only exaggeration). Context usually shows whether it is perception or actual effect.
Význam
increase the effect or impact
Kolokace
magnify the impact
|magnify the effect
|magnify the consequences
|magnify an error
|magnify the damage
|magnify the risk
|magnify inequalities
|magnify the cost
|magnify the benefits
|magnify volatility
Synonyma
amplify (Often used for signals, sound, and effects; stresses boosting strength.)
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intensify (Stresses becoming stronger or more extreme over time.)
Antonyma
reduce (Make the effect or impact smaller.)
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mitigate (Reduce harmful effects, especially of risks or damage.)
Témata
science
|business
|technology
Definice
To make an effect stronger or bigger.
To increase the strength, impact, or consequences of something, so that it becomes greater.
SLOVESO
C1
LITERARY
4
Vzorec užití:
magnify [God/the Lord]; magnify [someone/something]
The choir sang to magnify the Lord.
A kórus azért énekelt, hogy magasztalja az Urat.
The hymn invites believers to magnify God for his goodness.
Az ének arra hívja a hívőket, hogy jóságáért dicsőítsék Istent.
In the poem, the speaker magnifies the beauty of creation.
Učební příklady
They magnified the Lord in song.
Énekben magasztalták az Urat.
We magnify God in prayer.
Imában dicsőítjük Istent.
Častá chyba:
This meaning is most common in religious or older-style writing; in everyday speech people usually say praise or glorify.
Význam
praise and glorify (religious)
Kolokace
magnify the Lord
|magnify God
|magnify His name
|magnify your name
|magnify your glory
|magnify the Creator
Synonyma
glorify (Common in religious contexts; emphasizes giving glory.)
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praise (More everyday; emphasizes saying good things about someone.)
Antonyma
denigrate (Speak about someone as if they are not worthy of respect.)
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condemn (Express strong disapproval rather than honor.)
Témata
religion
|literature
Definice
To praise someone very strongly (often God).
To praise and honor (especially God) by speaking of greatness or giving glory.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
magnify
IPA
GB/mˈæɡnɪfˌaɪ/
US/mˈæɡnɪfˌaɪ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
mag - ni - fy (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (mag)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: magnify
- 3rd Person Singular: magnifies
- Present Participle: magnifying
- Past: magnified
Příbuzná slova
Forms
magnifies
verb
magnifying
verb
magnified
verb
Core family
magnification
noun
magnifier
noun
Related words
magnitude
noun B2
Výrazy
magnify [something] out of (all) proportion
1/mˈæɡnɪfˌaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈaʊt əv ˈɔl pɹəpˈɔɹʃən/
fixed phrase
exaggerate far beyond reality
To make something seem much bigger than it is.
Příklady
- One critical comment was magnified out of all proportion.
- They magnified a small scheduling issue out of proportion.
- Try not to magnify the risks out of proportion to the evidence.
Učební příklady
- Don’t magnify it out of proportion.
magnify and multiply
1/mˈæɡnɪfˌaɪ ˈænd mˈʌltɪpli/
fixed phrase
grow rapidly in size/number
To grow very quickly and become bigger.
Příklady
- If we don’t fix it early, the errors will magnify and multiply.
- Rumors can magnify and multiply in a small community.
- Small delays tend to magnify and multiply as the project goes on.
Učební příklady
- Small problems can magnify and multiply.
magnify the lord
1/mˈæɡnɪfˌaɪ ðə lˈɔɹd/
fixed phrase
literary
praise God in worship
To praise God.
Příklady
- The congregation gathered to magnify the Lord.
- Her testimony encouraged others to magnify the Lord.
- The song’s chorus repeats the line, “Magnify the Lord.”
Učební příklady
- We magnify the Lord.