amplify
/ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/
Group 33Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To increase the volume, extent, or importance of something; to add details to a story or statement GRE
Example in Context
The social media algorithm amplified the most extreme voices in the debate, giving fringe perspectives a reach far beyond their actual support.
Synonyms
increaseboostmagnify
Etymology
To make something larger or more significant, especially in sound or detail.
- amplus (Latin) — large
- facere (Latin) — to make
Memory Aid
🚀Sounds like “amp-ly fly”
An amp-ly HUGE rocket takes off, making every sound and detail FLY into the cosmos!
Visual Association
🔊A concert where the speaker towers over the crowd, blasting music that shakes the ground.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “amplify” mean on the GRE?
amplify (verb) means “To increase the volume, extent, or importance of something; to add details to a story or statement”. The social media algorithm amplified the most extreme voices in the debate, giving fringe perspectives a reach far beyond their actual support.
How to remember “amplify” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “amplify” sounds like “amp-ly fly”. An amp-ly HUGE rocket takes off, making every sound and detail FLY into the cosmos!
What are synonyms for “amplify”?
Common synonyms: increase, boost, magnify.