Clues for the word "MAGNIFY"

We've had 8 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 10 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on April 19, 2024.

Definition of magnify

v. t. - To make great, or greater; to increase the dimensions of; to amplify; to enlarge, either in fact or in appearance; as, the microscope magnifies the object by a thousand diameters.
v. t. - To increase the importance of; to augment the esteem or respect in which one is held.
v. t. - To praise highly; to land; to extol.
v. t. - To exaggerate; as, to magnify a loss or a difficulty.
v. i. - To have the power of causing objects to appear larger than they really are; to increase the apparent dimensions of objects; as, some lenses magnify but little.
v. i. - To have effect; to be of importance or significance.