| Amplify | v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Amplified p. pr. & vb. n. Amplifying. ] [ F. amplifier, L. amplificare. See Ample, -fy. ] 1. To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like; -- used especially of telescopes, microscopes, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Rhet.) To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of. [ 1913 Webster ] Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but much amplified by our English translator. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Amplify | v. i. 1. To become larger. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Strait was the way at first, withouten light,
But further in did further amplify. Fairfax. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in argument or description; to dilate; to expatiate; -- often with on or upon. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ] He must often enlarge and amplify upon the subject he handles. South. [ 1913 Webster ] |
