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magnify.

To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/UK/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/US
  1. To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).

    transitive
  2. To make (something) larger or more important.

    transitive
  3. To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate.

    transitive
  4. To make (something) appear larger by means of a lens, magnifying glass, telescope etc.

    transitive
  5. To have effect; to be of importance or significance.

    intransitive · obsolete · slang
Where this word comes from

From Middle English magnifien, from Middle French magnifier, from Latin magnificāre, from magnificus.

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