Synonyms of amplifying

amplifying

verb

present participle of amplify

1

as in developing

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

• developing
• expanding
• supplementing
• enlarging (on or upon)
• complementing
• elaborating (on)
• dilating (on or upon)
• adding (to)
• fleshing (out)
• discoursing
• expatiating
• rambling
• running on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• condensing
• shortening
• contracting
• compressing
• summarizing
• abridging
• outlining
• abbreviating
• summing up

2

as in increasing

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

• increasing
• expanding
• accelerating
• augmenting
• boosting
• multiplying
• raising
• extending
• enhancing
• reinforcing
• enlarging
• intensifying
• escalating
• maximizing
• stoking
• strengthening
• compounding
• swelling
• adding (to)
• upping
• hyping
• aggrandizing
• pumping up
• supplementing
• building up
• heightening
• supersizing
• inflating
• developing
• lengthening
• spiking
• prolonging
• elongating
• complementing
• skyrocketing
• booming
• jumping
• distending
• stretching
• magnifying
• dilating
• bumping (up)
• accumulating
• protracting
• drawing out
• ratcheting (up)
• collecting
• amassing
• blowing up
• fleshing (out)
• racheting (up)
• beefing (up)
• following up
• parlaying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• lowering
• lessening
• downsizing
• dwindling
• subtracting (from)
• curtailing
• shortening
• abating
• abridging
• abbreviating
• compressing
• condensing
• minifying
• contracting
• de-escalating
• constricting
• retrenching
• cutting back

3

as in intensifying

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

• intensifying
• enhancing
• deepening
• heightening
• strengthening
• consolidating
• reinforcing
• accentuating
• boosting
• broadening
• magnifying
• expanding
• sharpening
• augmenting
• stepping up
• redoubling
• emphasizing
• extending
• lengthening
• accelerating
• enlarging
• maximizing
• supplementing
• enforcing
• beefing (up)
• amping (up)
• hastening
• stressing
• quickening
• exacerbating
• pointing (up)
• aggravating
• enlivening
• restrengthening
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• moderating
• diminishing
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• subduing
• receding
• waning
• dwindling
• tapering (off)
• alleviating
• subsiding
• toning (down)
• lightening
• easing
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of amplifying

In addition to presenting works by company artists-in-residence, father and son Yanis and Yanis Eric Pikieris, Dimensions has brought in dance makers from across the United States, amplifying their reach and our perspective. — Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

The Rosses eventually undertook a major redesign in 2002, with a goal of amplifying the scale for their family, which included twins just under 2 years old, without diluting the home’s authentic soul. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Hedge funds, some of which borrow money to make bigger bets on stocks, then entered the story, amplifying the losses, Cox said. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

The intellectual property implications are substantial for brands weighing design protection, trade dress and the limits of enforcement when consumers are actively amplifying lookalikes. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

However, when risk appetite wanes and political uncertainty mounts, foreign investors may rapidly rebalance portfolios, amplifying price volatility in sovereign debt markets. — CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

As for finishing touches and accessories, Ortega sported a pair of strappy gold sandal heels, amplifying the sunny disposition of her attire, and wore a set of statement cocktail rings to boot. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

How ureaplasma is diagnosed A specific PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test can detect ureaplasma by amplifying tiny amounts of DNA to detectable levels, per VeryWell Health. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

With homes nearly toppling into the ocean and back-to-back floods and hurricanes amplifying our sense of dread, keeping track of all things El Niño can be overwhelming. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026