magnify
|mag-ni-fy|
/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.faɪ/
enlarge or exaggerate
Etymology
'magnify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'magnificare,' where 'magnus' meant 'great' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
'magnificare' transformed into the Old French word 'magnifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'magnify' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to make great or exalt,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enlarge or exaggerate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
The microscope can magnify objects up to 1000 times.
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Verb 2
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is.
He tends to magnify his achievements.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39