ampliar

Definitions of ampliar
  1. verb
    make larger
    synonyms: agrandar, anchar, ensanchar, hacer mayor
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    types:
    hinchar, hincharse, inflar, inflarse, subir
    fill with gas or air
    type of:
    acrecentar, incrementar
    make bigger or more
  2. verb
    become larger or bigger
    synonyms: agigantar, agrandar, aumentar, ensancharse
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    types:
    amplificar, magnificar
    increase in size, volume or significance
    type of:
    aumentar, crecer
    become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
  3. verb
    make large
    synonyms: agrandar, aumentar
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    type of:
    acrecentar, incrementar
    make bigger or more
  4. verb
    exaggerate or make bigger
    synonyms: amplificar, ensanchar, expandir
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    type of:
    acrecentar, incrementar
    make bigger or more
  5. verb
    become broader or wider or more extensive
    synonyms: ampliarse, dilatar, dilatarse, ensanchar, ensancharse
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    antonyms:
    estrechar
    make or become more narrow or restricted
    types:
    distender
    become wider
    type of:
    aumentar, incrementar
    become bigger or greater in amount
  6. verb
    make wider
    synonyms: ampliarse, dilatar, dilatarse, ensanchar, ensancharse
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    type of:
    alterar, cambiar, cualificar, modificar
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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