Synonyms of amplifies

amplifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of amplify

1

as in expands

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

• expands
• develops
• supplements
• complements
• elaborates (on)
• enlarges (on or upon)
• dilates (on or upon)
• adds (to)
• fleshes (out)
• runs on
• expatiates
• discourses
• rambles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• shortens
• condenses
• summarizes
• compresses
• abridges
• abbreviates
• outlines
• contracts
• sums up

2

as in increases

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

• increases
• accelerates
• expands
• augments
• boosts
• multiplies
• raises
• extends
• enhances
• reinforces
• intensifies
• enlarges
• maximizes
• adds (to)
• swells
• strengthens
• escalates
• stokes
• compounds
• aggrandizes
• ups
• builds up
• hypes
• heightens
• supersizes
• inflates
• pumps up
• develops
• lengthens
• magnifies
• complements
• prolongs
• elongates
• dilates
• jumps
• spikes
• supplements
• distends
• stretches
• booms
• draws out
• bumps (up)
• skyrockets
• accumulates
• protracts
• collects
• fleshes (out)
• blows up
• amasses
• ratchets (up)
• rachets (up)
• follows up
• beefs (up)
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• lowers
• abates
• downsizes
• shortens
• dwindles
• subtracts (from)
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• compresses
• condenses
• minifies
• constricts
• de-escalates
• contracts
• retrenches
• cuts back

3

as in intensifies

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

• intensifies
• enhances
• heightens
• deepens
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• accentuates
• magnifies
• boosts
• broadens
• sharpens
• redoubles
• emphasizes
• expands
• augments
• steps up
• amps (up)
• extends
• lengthens
• accelerates
• maximizes
• enlarges
• enforces
• beefs (up)
• hastens
• stresses
• quickens
• exacerbates
• points (up)
• enlivens
• aggravates
• supplements
• restrengthens
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• moderates
• weakens
• lessens
• tones (down)
• abates
• subdues
• recedes
• subsides
• wanes
• alleviates
• tapers (off)
• lightens
• eases
• lets up (on)
• dwindles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amplifies

Linen has always been one of my go-to fabrics for summer, especially living in Atlanta’s hot and humid climate, and this dress takes my love for the material and amplifies it. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

When that foundation is weak, AI amplifies every gap, inconsistency and blind spot. — Mark Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The result is heat that builds, amplifies and refuses to break, often setting records on the way. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Suggs, a respected voice in Atlanta journalism, will lead editorial strategy, storytelling and community engagement for UATL, overseeing coverage that amplifies the people, issues and cultural forces shaping Black life in metro Atlanta and beyond. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026

Working in the final year of his contract amplifies any of Brown’s successes and failures. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026

This amplifies light from the background source and has been used by the JWST team to great effect in the study of ancient galaxies. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 June 2026

Share the mic so collaboration amplifies your vision today. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

The water amplifies the vibrations, helping stress and negative thoughts disappear. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026