amplifier

Definitions of amplifier
  1. verb
    increase in size, volume or significance
    synonyms: grossir
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    type of:
    agrandir, grossir
    become larger or bigger
  2. verb
    to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
    synonyms: exagérer, grossir
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    antonyms:
    minimiser
    represent as less significant or important
    types:
    faire le fanfaron, se vanter
    show off
    broder, en rajouter, grossir
    add details to
    jubiler
    dwell on with satisfaction
    type of:
    mal renseigner, tromper
    give false or misleading information to
  3. verb
    increase the volume of
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    type of:
    intensifier, renforcer
    make more intense, stronger, or more marked
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