magnify

US /ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
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1.

make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope

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The microscope can magnify objects up to 1000 times.
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Use a magnifying glass to magnify the small print.
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enlargeexpandamplifyboostincrease
2.

make (something) seem more important, significant, or extreme than it actually is

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He tends to magnify his problems.
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The media often magnifies minor incidents.
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exaggerateoverstateoveremphasizeamplifyheightenintensifydramatizeinflateblow up
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magnifying glass