magnify
US /ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
1.
magnificar, ampliar
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.
El microscopio puede magnificar objetos hasta 1000 veces.
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Use a magnifying glass to magnify the small print.
Usa una lupa para magnificar la letra pequeña.
2.
magnificar, exagerar
make (something) seem more important, significant, or extreme than it actually is
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He tends to magnify his problems.
Él tiende a magnificar sus problemas.
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The media often magnifies minor incidents.
Los medios a menudo magnifican incidentes menores.