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

An external circuit board collects and amplifies the readings. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Both cavities also host the body’s largest concentrations of microbial cells, which amplifies their weight in disease development and progression. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026

Licensing amplifies a retail strategy, a marketing plan and a product that already has traction. — David Born, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Although Williams' repost amplifies the criticism as well as the response. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Erica amplifies travel writing across social media platforms; La Repubblica recognizes her as Italy's top digital influencer for her projects with the Italian Ministry of Culture, BBC Travel and more. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

This versatile hack amplifies the chocolate flavor in brownies, cakes, cookies, and frostings. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2026

That this moment arrives after Saturday’s uninspiring escape from Rutgers only amplifies the pressure on USC’s coach. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

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