Associations to the word «Magnify»

Pictures for the word «Magnify»

Wiktionary

MAGNIFY, verb. (transitive) To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially god). [from 14th c.]
MAGNIFY, verb. (transitive) To make (something) larger or more important. [from 14th c.]
MAGNIFY, verb. (transitive) To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate. [from 17th c.]
MAGNIFY, verb. (transitive) To make (something) appear larger by means of a lens, magnifying glass, telescope etc. [from 17th c.]
MAGNIFY, verb. (intransitive) (slang) (obsolete) To have effect; to be of importance or significance.

Dictionary definition

MAGNIFY, verb. Increase in size, volume or significance; "Her terror was magnified in her mind".
MAGNIFY, verb. To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; "tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery".
MAGNIFY, verb. Make large; "blow up an image".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha