magnify

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[praise]], [[glorify]] (someone or something, especially God). {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make (something) [[larger]] or more [[important]]. {{defdate|from 14th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to [[intensify]], [[exaggerate]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make (something) appear [[larger]] by means of a lens, [[magnifying glass]], [[telescope]] etc. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|intransitive|slang|obsolete}} To have effect; to be of importance or significance.

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