amplify
gb/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/ us/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/
B2
Anglais
~ 9900
felerősít, fokoz, részletez, bővebben kifejt
VERBE
B2
1
felerősít
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] amplifies [a sound/signal/voice]
The microphone will amplify your voice so everyone in the back can hear you clearly.
A mikrofon felerősíti a hangodat, így hátul is mindenki tisztán hall majd.
They used powerful speakers to amplify the music at the outdoor festival.
Erős hangfalakat használtak, hogy felerősítsék a zenét a szabadtéri fesztiválon.
Engineers are trying to amplify the signal to reduce noise and interference.
This device can amplify even very weak radio waves from distant sources.
Exemples pédagogiques
The teacher used a mic to amplify her voice.
A tanár mikrofont használt, hogy felerősítse a hangját.
We need speakers to amplify the music at the party.
Hangfalakra van szükségünk, hogy felerősítsük a zenét a bulin.
This machine amplifies the signal from the antenna.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'amplify' for any kind of increase, even when talking about simple numbers or size (e.g., 'amplify the price'). In everyday speech, 'increase' or 'raise' is more natural for prices or amounts, while 'amplify' is more natural for sound, signals, and more formal or abstract contexts.
Sens
make a sound or signal louder
Collocations
amplify the sound
|amplify the signal
|amplify a voice
|amplify the guitar
|electronically amplify
|amplify audio
Synonymes
boost (Often used for technical or electronic increases in power or strength, not only sound.)
Antonymes
dampen (Suggests making a sound or vibration weaker, softer, or less noticeable.)
Thèmes
technology
|music
|science
|communication
Définition
to make a sound or signal louder or stronger, usually with a machine
To increase the loudness or strength of a sound, voice, or electronic signal, often using special equipment.
VERBE
C1
2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone/something] amplifies [an effect/message/feeling/problem]
Social media can amplify both accurate information and rumors.
A közösségi média a pontos információkat és a pletykákat is felerősítheti.
The new policy will only amplify existing inequalities.
Az új intézkedés csak fokozni fogja a meglévő egyenlőtlenségeket.
Her comments amplified public anger about the decision.
Adding music to the scene amplified the emotional impact of the film.
These images are used to amplify fear and division among voters.
Exemples pédagogiques
The internet can amplify a small problem and make it very big.
Az internet felerősíthet egy kis problémát, és nagyon naggyá teheti.
Strong wind can amplify the feeling of cold.
Az erős szél fokozhatja a hidegérzetet.
The TV show helped amplify his message about climate change.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse 'amplify' instead of more common verbs like 'increase', 'raise', or 'make stronger' in everyday contexts (e.g., 'amplify sales', 'amplify my English'). 'Amplify' is more often used in formal writing, media, and discussions of messages, effects, or feelings. In casual speech, 'make something stronger' or 'reach more people' often sounds more natural.
Sens
increase effect, impact, or reach
Collocations
amplify the message
|amplify the impact
|amplify the problem
|amplify fear
|amplify risk
|amplify voices
Synonymes
intensify (Focuses on making something stronger or more extreme, especially feelings or situations, without the idea of wider reach.)
|
magnify (Can mean to make something seem more important or serious, sometimes more than it really is.)
Antonymes
diminish (Means to make something smaller or weaker in effect, the opposite of strengthening it.)
Thèmes
communication
|social_media
|emotions
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Définition
to make the effect or power of something stronger, or to help a message reach more people
To make the effect, impact, or reach of something stronger or greater, especially a feeling, problem, or message.
VERBE
C1
FORMAL
3
részletez
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] amplifies [a point/remark/argument]
Could you amplify that point for the benefit of those who joined late?
Ki tudnád részletezni azt a pontot azok kedvéért, akik később csatlakoztak?
The author amplifies his main argument in the final chapter with several case studies.
A szerző a zárófejezetben több esettanulmánnyal bővebben kifejti a fő érvét.
In her testimony, she amplified her earlier remarks about safety concerns.
The report briefly mentions the risks but does not amplify them in any detail.
Exemples pédagogiques
The speaker amplified his idea with a simple example.
Az előadó egy egyszerű példával bővebben kifejtette az ötletét.
She amplified her answer because the students looked confused.
Részletesebben kifejtette a válaszát, mert a diákok zavartnak tűntek.
The writer amplifies this point in the next paragraph.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use 'amplify about' (e.g., 'He amplified about his plan'). The correct structure is to amplify something directly ('He amplified his plan') or to use 'elaborate on' in everyday formal English. Also, this sense is quite formal and is more common in writing than in casual speech.
Sens
add detail to a statement
Collocations
amplify this point
|amplify his remarks
|amplify her comments
|amplify the argument
|amplify the explanation
Synonymes
elaborate (Common in formal English as 'elaborate on', very close in meaning but slightly more common than 'amplify' for this sense.)
Antonymes
summarize (Means to make something shorter and more general, the opposite of adding more detail.)
Thèmes
communication
|academic
|professional
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
to say or write more about an idea to make it clearer, by adding details or examples
To explain something more fully by adding details, examples, or further information to what has already been said or written.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
amplify
API
GB/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/
US/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/
Syllabes et accentuation
amp - li - fy (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (amp)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: amplify
- 3rd Person Singular: amplifies
- Present Participle: amplifying
- Past: amplified
Famille de mots
Forms
amplifies
verb
amplifying
verb
amplified
verb
Core family
amplification
noun C1
amplifier
noun B2
Expressions
amplify the voices of
1/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ ðə vˈɔɪsɪz əv/
fixed phrase
help others’ voices be widely heard
to help a group of people, especially a group with less power, be heard by more people by sharing or repeating what they say
Exemples
- The campaign aims to amplify the voices of women in rural communities.
- Journalists have a responsibility to amplify the voices of people affected by the crisis.
- He uses his large online following to amplify the voices of activists of color.