am·pli·fy 
/ˈæmpləˌfaɪ/ verb
am·pli·fies; am·pli·fied; am·pli·fy·ing /ˈæmpləˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to increase the strength of (an electric signal)
▪ amplify a weak radio signal ▪ a receiver that amplified the television signal
b : to make (something, such as a musical instrument) louder by increasing the strength of electric signals
▪ amplify an electric guitar 2 formal : to give more information about (something, such as a statement) : to speak or write about (something) in a more complete way
▪ I'd like to amplify [=expand on] my earlier remarks by providing some illustrations. 3 : to make (something) stronger
▪ using spices to amplify the flavors of the food
▪ amplify a weak radio signal ▪ a receiver that amplified the television signal
b : to make (something, such as a musical instrument) louder by increasing the strength of electric signals
▪ amplify an electric guitar
▪ I'd like to amplify [=expand on] my earlier remarks by providing some illustrations.
▪ using spices to amplify the flavors of the food
— am·pli·fi·ca·tion /ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural am·pli·fi·ca·tions
[noncount] ▪ songs played with and without amplification ▪ the amplification of a signal ▪ The new rules require some amplification. [count] ▪ He started the meeting with an amplification of the new rules.
/ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural am·pli·fi·ca·tions [noncount] ▪ songs played with and without amplification ▪ the amplification of a signal ▪ The new rules require some amplification. [count] ▪ He started the meeting with an amplification of the new rules.
