ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 01599 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
amplify
v.
US/ˈæmpləfaɪ/
UK/ˈæmplɪfaɪ/
CSAT Frequency62/100
TOEIC Frequency58/100
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Meanings of amplify
1verb
To increase the strength, volume, or intensity of something, especially sound or an electrical signal.
The speaker amplified the music so everyone could hear it clearly.
The speaker amplified the music so everyone could hear it clearly.
Social media can amplify small incidents into major controversies.
Social media can amplify small incidents into major controversies.
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Derivatives of amplify
amplifier
device that increases volume or strength (noun)
The guitar amplifier produced a clear, powerful sound throughout the concert hall.
The guitar amplifier produced a clear, powerful sound throughout the concert hall.
amplification
the process of increasing strength or intensity (noun)
The amplification of the signal required additional electronic equipment.
The amplification of the signal required additional electronic equipment.
amplified
made louder or stronger (adjective)
The amplified voices of the protesters echoed through the streets.
The amplified voices of the protesters echoed through the streets.
amplify a signal
to strengthen an electrical or audio signal (phrase)
Engineers worked to amplify the signal to improve broadcast quality.
Engineers worked to amplify the signal to improve broadcast quality.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of amplify
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Common Phrases with amplify
amplify the soundamplify the sound
amplify a messageamplify a message
amplify concernsamplify concerns
amplify the effectamplify the effect
amplify the signalamplify the signal
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Practice Question: amplify
Choose the best word for the blank
The company decided to ___ its advertising campaign to reach a wider audience.
- A amplifying
- B amplified
- C amplify
- D amplifies
After the modal 'to' in an infinitive phrase, the base form 'amplify' is required.