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This is how I feel about horror films: there's enough scary things that happen in day-to-day life. Sometimes just going and getting the mail is scary, when you open your bills. And so, sometimes I feel like scary movies are just tapping into those anxieties and magnifying them.
Josh Hamilton

Meaning of "magnifying" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MAGNIFYING

magnifying  [ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAGNIFYING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Magnifying is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MAGNIFYING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of magnifying in the English dictionary

The definition of magnifying in the dictionary is causing objects to appear larger than they really are.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAGNIFYING


arefy
ˈærɪfaɪ
decertify
diːˈsɜːtɪfaɪ
fluidify
fluːˈɪdɪfaɪ
gentrify
ˈdʒɛntrɪfaɪ
glassify
ˈɡlɑːsɪfaɪ
left-justify
ˌleftˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ
lithify
ˈlɪθɪfaɪ
misidentify
ˌmɪsaɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ
munify
ˈmjuːnɪfaɪ
premodify
priːˈmɒdɪfaɪ
quizzify
ˈkwɪzɪfaɪ
reclassify
ˌriːˈklæsɪfaɪ
right-justify
ˌraɪtˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ
scyphi
ˈsaɪfaɪ
unqualify
ʌnˈkwɒlɪfaɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAGNIFYING

magnifiable
magnific
magnifical
magnifically
Magnificat
magnification
magnification factor
magnificence
magnificent
magnificent riflebird
magnificently
magnificentness
magnifico
magnified
magnifier
magnifies
magnify
magnifying glass
magniloquence
magniloquent

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAGNIFYING

buying
edifying
electrifying
gratifying
horrifying
mortifying
mystifying
petrifying
preachifying
qualifying
satisfying
scarifying
self-justifying
speechifying
stultifying
stupefying
terrifying
unedifying
unifying
unsatisfying
unterrifying

Synonyms and antonyms of magnifying in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MAGNIFYING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «magnifying» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of magnifying

Translation of «magnifying» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAGNIFYING

Find out the translation of magnifying to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of magnifying from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «magnifying» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

放大镜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de aumento
570 millions of speakers

English

magnifying
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आवर्धक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المكبرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

увеличительное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ampliação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিবর্ধক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grossissant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembesar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vergrößerungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

拡大
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

확대
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggedhekake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lúp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உருப்பெருக்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भव्यपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büyüteç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ingrandimento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

powiększające
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

збільшувальне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mărire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φακό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vergrootglas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förstorande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forstørrelses
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of magnifying

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGNIFYING»

The term «magnifying» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.289 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGNIFYING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about magnifying

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10 QUOTES WITH «MAGNIFYING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word magnifying.
1
David D. Burns
A poor self-image is the magnifying glass that can transform a trivial mistake or an imperfection into an overwhelming symbol of personal defeat.
2
Nicholas A. Christakis
Just because we say networks are important doesn't mean that networks explain everything. We're just adding additional information. Networks don't work like a match - they work like a magnifying glass.
3
Montgomery Clift
The only line that's wrong in Shakespeare is 'holding a mirror up to nature.' You hold a magnifying glass up to nature. As an actor you just enlarge it enough so that your audience can identify with the situation. If it were a mirror, we would have no art.
4
Lily Cole
Life is shining a light through a magnifying glass on me, looking for me to stumble. I think that's my biggest fear.
5
Karen Finerman
Don't waste even a minute magnifying your perceived inadequacies. You can't do it all. Why berate yourself for not achieving the impossible?
6
Josh Hamilton
This is how I feel about horror films: there's enough scary things that happen in day-to-day life. Sometimes just going and getting the mail is scary, when you open your bills. And so, sometimes I feel like scary movies are just tapping into those anxieties and magnifying them.
7
Fred Hammond
We sing inspirational songs, songs of praise and worship, and about how good and how big God is. We are magnifying the Lord.
8
Mitch Hedberg
I want to get a vending machine, with fun sized candy bars, and the glass in front is a magnifying glass. You'll be mad, but it will be too late.
9
John Harvey Kellogg
Do you know, that is the root of the whole trouble - has been one of the roots at any rate - is people hearing things and then imagining some more and magnifying it and multiplying it.
10
Moses Mendelssohn
The analysis of concepts is for the understanding nothing more than what the magnifying glass is for sight.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAGNIFYING»

Discover the use of magnifying in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to magnifying and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Magnifying Mirrors: Women, Surrealism, & Partnership
Mit Bezügen zu Meret Oppenheim.
Ren‰e Riese Hubert, 1994
2
New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ
This is probably the best New Testament theology written in the last several decades from a decidedly Reformed and evangelical point of view.
Thomas R. Schreiner, 2008
3
Magnifying Priesthood Power
Carefully researched, this book and brings together a wealth of information from the scriptures and from LDS Church history.
Robert L. Millet, 2008
4
Magnifying God in Christ: A Summary of New Testament Theology
This is probably the best New Testament theology written in the last several decades from a decidedly Reformed and evangelical point of view.
Thomas R. Schreiner, 2010
5
The Magnificent Magnifying Lens
What does a butterfly look like up close? What colors are in the dirt, other than brown? And how do you find out? UseThe Magnificent Magnifying Lens!Jenny Sue learns all about how to use a magnifying lens, and she wants to tell you, too!
J. S. Flannagan, H. L. Newton, 2012
6
Circus Fantastico: A Magnifying Mystery
When props start disappearing from Madame Fantastico's circus, Ella the elephant, the star of the show, uses her magnifying glass to discover that they have been taken by members of a flea circus who are putting on their own show.
Lynn Gordon, 2010
7
Under the Magnifying Glass
To the casual observer, the life of Derrick Anthony Garrett, the pastor of one of Atlanta's largest churches, seemed to be one overflowing with blessings and grace.
Laroya D. Griffin, 2011
8
Magnifying Glass
Provides a basic introduction to using a magnifying glass.
Sheila Rivera, 2006
9
Magnifying Blood Talk
For example, in “No Longer Desire,” Christine realizes that seeking worldly fortunes will only lead to devastation, and the risks of being content with a sinful society are explored in “Anger’s Danger.” </font></font></p> <p ...
C. Christine Battle
10
South Africa's Magnifying Glass: A Profile of Gauteng Province
South Africa's transformation to democracy has highlighted the need for reliable socio-economic information and analysis to inform the process of meeting our numerous and complex development challenges.
Pieter Kok, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAGNIFYING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term magnifying is used in the context of the following news items.
1
iSperm lets your iPad analyze your swimmers at home - CNET
Like some other microscopes that attach to tablets and phones, iSperm acts by magnifying what's put into its tube -- in this case semen. The tip ... «CNET, Jul 15»
2
Solar Grill Sizzles Sausages With Lens-Focused Sunlight | Co.Exist …
The grill follows the same principle as a child who uses a magnifying glass to cook ants like popcorn. A Fresnel lens concentrates the sun's rays ... «Co.Exist, Jul 15»
3
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein: Actual Reason Why Raman Gave Ishita His …
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein had Rinki causing friction between Raman (Karan Patel) and his father, Om Prakash Bhalla, by magnifying the fact that ... «FilmiBeat, Jul 15»
4
Juniper Networks refocuses spend management strategy - Diginomica
Magnifying glass with dollar bills © sirikorn_t – Fotolia.com Just over a year ago, network equipment vendor Juniper Networks began rolling out ... «Diginomica, Jul 15»
5
Gamasutra - What's next for Nintendo? Industry analysts weigh in
Mr. Iwata's successor will have to execute on the company's mobile strategy, and will be under a magnifying glass when their first mobile game ... «Gamasutra, Jul 15»
6
Cape Breton seniors say phone book print too small to read - Nova …
"When I flipped through it and I was trying to find my name, oh my dear, I had to run and get my magnifying glass and I thought, this is unreal," ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
7
Simons: Christmas in July could prove an unruly surprise for many
“If you're right at a kink point, there will be a magnifying effect that triggers a bigger clawback. It's somewhat of an unruly surprise.” To be sure ... «Edmonton Journal, Jul 15»
8
'Novice Naturalist' at Rose Hill - Union Daily Times - uniondailytimes …
We will provide you with a complimentary notebook to start a wildlife journal, magnifying lens and cold water to drink. If you have them, please ... «Union Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Nob Hill Condo with Crucifixes, Nunnery Desk Has the Most Spirited …
Heuss and Ybarbo used a magnifying glass to read the inscription on this pediatric ward tray that they now use as a liquor cart. In the dining ... «Curbed SF, Jul 15»
10
Hands on with Yo-Kai Watch | Everybody Plays
Kind of like a more technologically advanced magnifying glass, you get to slide a circle around on the Touch Screen, which glows brighter the ... «Everybody Plays, Jul 15»

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