amplify

IPA: ˈæmpɫʌfaɪ

(transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense.
(transitive, rhetorical) To enlarge by addition or commenting; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand.
(transitive) To increase the amplitude of something, especially of an electric current.
(translation studies) To add content that is not present in the source text to the target text, usually to improve the fluency of the translation.

Examples of "amplify" in Sentences

It's also a great example of what we call amplify sport.
But some of this tropical moisture is going to get wrapped up here and kind of amplify the situation.
The psychological effects of pain amplify the trauma, contributing to depression, anxiety, sleeplessness and suicide.
Their calls amplify what had been voices on the fringes calling for a fundamental redesign of the nation's financial system.
But Rauf also said that the media attention the project has attracted was necessary to "amplify" the voice of moderate Muslims.
He also said that the fact that GE feels the need to join the program could "amplify" that the credit market remains under stress.
Let me just say, to kind of amplify this, there are some specific things that I hope we will do to show that we're acting in good faith.
ZAHN: Jack, I think you raise an interesting point that Bob could probably amplify, which is all the speculation about how long this commitment will be.
Candidates routinely tap famous surrogates -- including generals, celebrities, experts and kamikaze politicians -- to attack their opponents, defend their honor and "amplify" their messages to the media.