magnify
US /ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
UK /ˈmæɡ.nə.faɪ/
1.
memperbesar, membesarkan
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.
Mikroskop dapat memperbesar objek hingga 1000 kali.
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Use a magnifying glass to magnify the small print.
Gunakan kaca pembesar untuk memperbesar tulisan kecil.
2.
membesar-besarkan, melebih-lebihkan
make (something) seem more important, significant, or extreme than it actually is
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He tends to magnify his problems.
Dia cenderung membesar-besarkan masalahnya.
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The media often magnifies minor incidents.
Media sering membesar-besarkan insiden kecil.