— amplifiable , adj.
/am"pleuh fuy'/ , v. , amplified, amplifying .
v.t.
1. to make larger, greater, or stronger; enlarge; extend.
2. to expand in stating or describing, as by details or illustrations; clarify by expanding.
3. Elect. to increase the amplitude of; cause amplification in.
4. Archaic. to exaggerate.
v.i.
5. to discourse at length; expatiate or expand one's remarks, speech, etc. (usually fol. by on ): The preacher amplified on the theme of brotherly love.
[ 1375-1425; late ME amplifyen amplifier amplificare to increase, augment. See AMPLE, -IFY ]
Syn. 1. increase, intensify, heighten. 2. widen, broaden, develop.
Ant. 1. contract, reduce. 2. condense, abridge.