MAGNIFIES Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

magnifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of magnify

as in exaggerates

to add to the interest of by including made-up details there's no need to magnify the events of your trip in order to make it seem impressive

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as in elevates

to assign a high status or value to his newfound fame as an actor has finally magnified him in the eyes of his perennially doubting family

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as in intensifies

to make markedly greater in measure or degree the movie's sound effects magnify every crash and boom in the action scenes

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as in celebrates

to proclaim the glory of imposing cathedrals that were built to magnify the Lord and to inspire awe in worshippers

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Recent Examples of magnifies The rooms are modern in a way that truly magnifies the surrounding environment. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 Counterbalancing him is a young actor cast to play one of the show’s decoys (an excellent Skylar Gisondo), whose guilelessness only magnifies the film’s sense of Hansen as a man constructed entirely out of TV-friendly sheen. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 Utilizing the lens of spiritual sense magnifies reality in our thought. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026 The effort to rapidly sell it into diverse clinical settings with customizable financial incentives magnifies the difficulty of evaluating products that directly impact the cost and quality of health services received by millions of Americans. — Casey Ross, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026 Psychological Safety Improves Performance Emotional intelligence is important because hybrid, multigenerational work magnifies ambiguity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 When two stars align almost perfectly from Earth’s perspective, the gravity of the nearer one bends and magnifies the light from the more distant star, acting like a cosmic magnifying glass. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026 Houston produced just two more base runners across the next five innings — which is a bigger issue than any bullpen decision, but still magnifies any that are made. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Jupiter in Leo magnifies everything from your commitments, contractual agreements and collaborations, making this a promising year for love, business partnerships and mutually beneficial agreements. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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Armour points to two recent plays, one involving Chelsea Gray and another involving Kiah Stokes, as proof that Clark exaggerates contact and creates false narratives about opposing players.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
The best place to start is a sporting culture that exaggerates accomplishments and rewards capitalistic success before the sporting variety.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of exaggerates

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That production is the wrinkle that elevates Seventhirty’s lyrics from modern dating podcast material to pure melodrama.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Alongside the mainline collection, a premium NY block pack elevates an archival jogging suit from the ‘80s for the contemporary moment.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of elevates

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The dispute unfolds as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine and as Kyiv presses Western allies for more interceptors, while new diplomatic efforts seek to end the war.

— Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
If the war with Iran intensifies again, foreign executives will be reluctant to even visit Saudi Arabia, let alone invest in it.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensifies

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Trinity Rodman, left, of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Girls U16 international friendly match between Germany and United States at Krandelstadion on September 14, 2017, in Wildeshausen, Germany.

— Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Returning after a six-year hiatus, the Gotham Audience Award celebrates films that transcend the screen to become defining cultural moments, capturing audiences’ attention through their impact, reach, and resonance.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrates

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Massaging it into the scalp promotes growth (stimulating blood flow to the area is how the magic happens), while applying it through the lengths reduces breakage and smoothes each strand for a silky, frizz-free finish.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
Dietary fiber helps add bulk to stool and promotes regular bowel movements.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotes

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The aluminum model enhances the tactile experience with the cool sensation of metal rather than plastic.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
This non-precious Ni/Co heterostructure electrode enhances performance and lowers costs in alkaline water electrolysis.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of enhances

Verb

Bonuses for deal registration that brings new pipeline rather than blesses existing opportunities.

— Jason Atkins, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of blesses

Verb

That heightens the stakes for chairman Warsh, who has expressed a preference for fewer words at a time when investors may prefer clearer communication.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Call it transcendental, the character’s deepening sense of luminosity, the way his empathy heightens as his consciousness expands.

— David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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