amplify — to make sounds louder or stronger
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make sounds louder or stronger
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmplɪfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 소리를 증폭시키다
Korean pronunciation: **앰**플리파이
Example Sentences
- The gossip was amplified through the office faster than WiFi signals.
- The politician's scandal was amplified by every news channel.
- This amplifier can make even a whisper sound like a roar.
amplify
VERB//ˈæmplɪfaɪ//
to make sounds louder or stronger
Sound engineer amplifies music through powerful speakers for the cheering crowd
Amplify the sound, verify it's right, then modify!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'amplificare', composed of 'amplus' (large, spacious) and 'facere' (to make). The word entered English through French in the 15th century.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The gossip was amplified through the office faster than WiFi signals.”
“The politician's scandal was amplified by every news channel.”
“This amplifier can make even a whisper sound like a roar.”
“My mom's cooking smells were amplified throughout the entire building.”
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