Synonyms of magnify

magnify

verb

ˈmag-nə-ˌfī 

1

as in to exaggerate

to add to the interest of by including made-up details

there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exaggerate
• enhance
• pad
• expand
• color
• hyperbolize
• embellish
• embroider
• elaborate (on)
• stretch
• amplify
• emphasize
• satirize
• overemphasize
• overstate
• flesh (out)
• enlarge (on or upon)
• stress
• overdo
• overdraw
• hedge
• play up
• gussy up
• dress up
• overplay
• caricature
• fudge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• minimize
• understate
• belittle
• play down

2

as in to elevate

to assign a high status or value to

his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elevate
• promote
• exalt
• lift
• aggrandize
• ennoble
• glorify
• dignify
• enshrine
• deify
• enthrone
• canonize
• raise
• upgrade
• heighten
• intensify
• uplift
• boost
• honor
• praise
• ensky
• idealize
• romanticize
• extol
• sanitize
• laud
• sugarcoat
• acclaim

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humble
• degrade
• humiliate
• minimize
• demean
• detract
• disparage
• belittle
• decry
• depreciate
• abase

3

as in to intensify

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensify
• enhance
• heighten
• deepen
• strengthen
• consolidate
• amplify
• reinforce
• accentuate
• redouble
• boost
• broaden
• sharpen
• step up
• expand
• emphasize
• beef (up)
• augment
• enlarge
• maximize
• lengthen
• extend
• accelerate
• amp (up)
• enforce
• hasten
• supplement
• point (up)
• quicken
• exacerbate
• stress
• enliven
• aggravate
• jazz (up)
• restrengthen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• diminish
• decrease
• moderate
• tone (down)
• lessen
• abate
• weaken
• subdue
• recede
• alleviate
• subside
• lighten
• ease
• let up (on)
• dwindle
• wane
• taper (off)

4

as in to celebrate

to proclaim the glory of

imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrate
• bless
• praise
• exalt
• extol
• hymn
• laud
• worship
• glorify
• resound
• applaud
• salute
• emblazon
• cheer
• commend
• carol
• compliment
• hail
• idolize
• cite
• chant
• deify
• eulogize
• acclaim
• adore
• renown
• flatter
• belaud
• rhapsodize
• recommend
• tout
• crack up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blame
• criticize
• censure
• reprove
• reprobate
• admonish
• chide
• reprehend
• rebuke
• reproach
• reprimand
• castigate
• keelhaul
• lambaste

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of magnify

In Los Angeles, that air of superficiality and the exclusivity that comes with it have been magnified, which has been a tough pill for Elizabeth to swallow. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026

Counterbalancing him is a young actor cast to play one of the show’s decoys (an excellent Skylar Gisondo), whose guilelessness only magnifies the film’s sense of Hansen as a man constructed entirely out of TV-friendly sheen. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026

Unfortunately, this is a pretty normal thing for celebrity relationships—people are interested, so every little interaction and possible issue is magnified. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Sep. 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last year only magnified those financial pressures. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026