amplify
US /ˈæm.plə.faɪ/
UK /ˈæm.plə.faɪ/
1.
amplificar, aumentar
to increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier
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The musician used an amplifier to amplify his guitar.
O músico usou um amplificador para amplificar sua guitarra.
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We need to amplify the microphone's output for the large hall.
Precisamos amplificar a saída do microfone para o grande salão.
2.
amplificar, acentuar
to make (something) more marked, important, or influential
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The media tends to amplify minor issues into major crises.
A mídia tende a amplificar questões menores em grandes crises.
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His speech helped to amplify the message of unity.
Seu discurso ajudou a amplificar a mensagem de unidade.