Amplify

usgb/ˈæmplɪfaɪ/
verb

To make something louder.

The sound system in the concert hall was adjusted to amplify the orchestra's music.
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Often appears as...

  • amplify sound
  • amplify voice
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Sound Intensification

Used when talking about increasing the volume of audio like music or a person's voice.

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Can you amplify your voice a bit? The people at the back can't hear you.
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Technical Equipment

Often associated with audio devices like microphones, speakers, or amplifiers that make sounds louder.

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The guitarist uses a pedal to amplify the sound of his electric guitar.
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