magnify
7 antonyms for magnify — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To make something look bigger, usually with a lens, microscope, or similar device.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To make something look bigger, usually with a lens, microscope, or similar device.
“The telescope magnifies distant stars so they appear brighter and closer.”
Opposites
2. verb
To make a problem, feeling, or effect bigger or more intense than it really is.
“Stress tends to magnify small annoyances into major arguments.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use magnify
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
magnify an image
magnify the problem
magnify the effect
Etymology
From Latin magnificare, "to make great", from magnificus, "doing great things".
Full origin of magnify →Frequently asked questions
What does “magnify” mean?
The word “magnify” means to make something look bigger, usually with a lens, microscope, or similar device. In plain terms, to make something appear or feel bigger — either literally through a lens, or emotionally by exaggerating it.
How do you pronounce “magnify”?
“Magnify” is pronounced MAGNIH-feye (/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “magnify” in a sentence?
Here is “magnify” used in a sentence: “Use the app to magnify the text if it's too small to read.”
What part of speech is “magnify”?
“Magnify” is a verb.
Where does the word “magnify” come from?
The word “magnify” comes from Latin. From Latin magnificare, "to make great", from magnificus, "doing great things".
How many meanings does “magnify” have?
“Magnify” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make something look bigger, usually with a lens, microscope, or similar device.
