Amplify
/ˈæm.plɪ.faɪ/noun
To increase the volume or strength of something.
Did you know?The roots of 'amplify' connect to the Latin word for 'large', hinting at the magical potential of expansion and growth in our lives.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
amplificare
“to enlarge or make larger”
Old French
Old French
amplifier
“to increase or make greater”
Middle English
Middle English
amplifien
“to make larger or more extensive”
Modern English
English
amplify
“to increase in volume or intensity”