amplify
am·pli·fy
/ˈæmpləˌfaı/ verb , -fies, -fied, -fy·ing [ + obj ]
1 a : to increase the strength of (an electric signal)
amplify a weak radio signal
a receiver that amplified the television signal
1 b : to make (something, such as a musical instrument) louder by increasing the strength of electric signals
amplify an electric guitar
2 formal : to give more information about (something, such as a statement) : to speak or write about (something) in a more complete way
I'd like to amplify [=expand on] my earlier remarks by providing some illustrations.
3 : to make (something) stronger
using spices to amplify the flavors of the food
am·pli·fi·ca·tion /ˌæmpləfəˈkeıʃən/ noun , pl -tions [ noncount ]
songs played with and without amplification
the amplification of a signal
The new rules require some amplification.
[ count ]
He started the meeting with an amplification of the new rules.
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