August 25, 2026
magnify
/ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/verb
To enlarge how something looks, usually through a lens, so that small details become easier to see.
Example sentences
- “This lens magnifies objects up to ten times.”
- “The scientist magnified the cell to study its shape.”
- “Reading glasses magnify small print so it's easier to see.”
A 'magnifying glass' is the hand lens used for this. Figuratively, to magnify a problem is to make it seem bigger or more serious.