Synonyms of amplified

amplified

verb

past tense of amplify

1

as in expanded

to express more fully and in greater detail

after filing a report of missing luggage, he was asked to amplify a bit as to the circumstances

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expanded
• developed
• supplemented
• enlarged (on or upon)
• dilated (on or upon)
• elaborated (on)
• complemented
• fleshed (out)
• added (to)
• ran on
• expatiated
• discoursed
• rambled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortened
• condensed
• compressed
• contracted
• summarized
• outlined
• abbreviated
• abridged
• summed up

2

as in increased

to make greater in size, amount, or number

the number of blood volunteers was significantly amplified by the promise of thank-you gifts to donors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• expanded
• accelerated
• augmented
• boosted
• multiplied
• raised
• extended
• enhanced
• intensified
• compounded
• reinforced
• enlarged
• swelled
• added (to)
• escalated
• strengthened
• hyped
• stoked
• maximized
• upped
• aggrandized
• built up
• pumped up
• supplemented
• supersized
• heightened
• spiked
• boomed
• prolonged
• inflated
• lengthened
• skyrocketed
• developed
• magnified
• complemented
• jumped
• elongated
• distended
• bumped (up)
• stretched
• protracted
• drew out
• dilated
• ratcheted (up)
• fleshed (out)
• accumulated
• blew up
• collected
• racheted (up)
• beefed (up)
• amassed
• parlayed
• followed up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• lessened
• lowered
• dwindled
• downsized
• abated
• subtracted (from)
• shortened
• curtailed
• abbreviated
• abridged
• compressed
• condensed
• minified
• contracted
• de-escalated
• constricted
• cut back
• retrenched

3

as in intensified

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

a fox's large ears serve to amplify such sounds as little critters skittering among stones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensified
• enhanced
• heightened
• deepened
• strengthened
• consolidated
• reinforced
• accentuated
• magnified
• boosted
• broadened
• expanded
• stepped up
• sharpened
• augmented
• redoubled
• emphasized
• extended
• lengthened
• accelerated
• beefed (up)
• supplemented
• amped (up)
• enlarged
• enforced
• maximized
• pointed (up)
• exacerbated
• quickened
• stressed
• hastened
• enlivened
• aggravated
• restrengthened
• jazzed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• moderated
• weakened
• abated
• lessened
• subdued
• subsided
• receded
• dwindled
• waned
• tapered (off)
• alleviated
• toned (down)
• lightened
• eased
• let up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amplified

The classic beach vacation vibes are strong here, and they’re only amplified by complimentary activities like oyster bed tours and low-tide mini golf right on the sand. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Those claims led to the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and Fox News eventually settled a lawsuit brought by voting company Dominion after its hosts and guests amplified allegations that the company was involved in rigging. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Neill was a performer whose bone-deep decency shone through his work and was amplified in later years by a social-media presence that featured him reminiscing about his career or hanging out with animals on his farm, or maybe cuddling a duck. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

The boutique will carry eight exclusive styles adapted from the existing Classic collection, offered in white and yellow gold and newly amplified with diamonds. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Most notably, public figures like Elon Musk have amplified racist criticism of Lupita Nyong’o’s role in the movie as Helen of Troy as well as Elliot Page‘s casting. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

The frustration of the ninth inning was amplified by how good the Mets could feel about the first eight. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Look at your phone, the same thing, same fight amplified by algorithms. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

There’s also a soundtrack by the indie-rock group Mogwai, a sonic emulsion of dreamy, amplified guitars and semi-industrial drones, but this music cuts in and out, so the mood remains fractured. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 11 July 2026