amplify
gb/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/ us/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 9900
felerősít, fokoz, részletez, bővebben kifejt
KITENZI
B2
1
felerősít
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Maana
make a sound or signal louder
Miunganiko ya maneno
amplify the sound
|amplify the signal
|amplify a voice
|amplify the guitar
|electronically amplify
|amplify audio
Visawe
boost (Often used for technical or electronic increases in power or strength, not only sound.)
Vinyume
dampen (Suggests making a sound or vibration weaker, softer, or less noticeable.)
Mada
technology
|music
|science
|communication
Ufafanuzi
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.
KITENZI
C1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Maana
increase effect, impact, or reach
Miunganiko ya maneno
amplify the message
|amplify the impact
|amplify the problem
|amplify fear
|amplify risk
|amplify voices
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
diminish (Means to make something smaller or weaker in effect, the opposite of strengthening it.)
Mada
communication
|social_media
|emotions
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
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.
KITENZI
C1
FORMAL
3
részletez
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Maana
add detail to a statement
Miunganiko ya maneno
amplify this point
|amplify his remarks
|amplify her comments
|amplify the argument
|amplify the explanation
Visawe
elaborate (Common in formal English as 'elaborate on', very close in meaning but slightly more common than 'amplify' for this sense.)
Vinyume
summarize (Means to make something shorter and more general, the opposite of adding more detail.)
Mada
communication
|academic
|professional
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
amplify
IPA
GB/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/
US/ˈæmpləfˌaɪ/
Silabi na mkazo
amp - li - fy (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (amp)
Maumbo ya neno
Verb
- Base: amplify
- 3rd Person Singular: amplifies
- Present Participle: amplifying
- Past: amplified
Familia ya neno
Forms
amplifies
verb
amplifying
verb
amplified
verb
Core family
amplification
noun C1
amplifier
noun B2
Semi
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
Mifano
- 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.