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

Instead, Alex’s age amplifies everything around her, ratcheting up the cringiness, sweetness, and desperation. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

From there, the sound of the zipper sets the rhythm in motion, with the singer breaking into movement and choreography as the energy of the spot amplifies. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2026

Social media amplifies reactions, algorithms reward outrage and consumers increasingly vote with their wallets. — Van Carlson, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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But Dead Zone backs still didn’t hit elite scoring seasons at a substantially better rate than late-round RBs, despite the inherent advantages of having stronger early-season roles, and that only amplifies the ceiling point. — Ben Gretch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The toy switches between these functions to mimic a real-life hunt, and the rope attached to the ball only amplifies the fun of the chase. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Oanh-Nhi Nguyen Oanh-Nhi Nguyen is an award-winning AFI MFA graduate whose work amplifies Southeast Asian women and girls. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026