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magnifying

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/ˈmæɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/ · mag-ni-fy-ing

to make (something) appear larger than it is, especially using a lens or optical instrument.

Meanings

verbformal

to make (something) appear larger than it is, especially using a lens or optical instrument.

کسی چیز کو بڑا دکھانا، خاص طور پر ایک لینس یا بصری آلہ کی مدد سے۔

بڑھا رہی

barha rahi

Synonyms

enlargeamplifymagnifyپھیلانابڑھاناعریض کرنا

Antonyms

reducediminishshrinkکم کرناچھوٹا کرنامکچنا

Common Collocations

  • magnifying glass
  • magnifying effect
  • magnifying tool

Example Sentences

He used a magnifying glass to read the tiny print.

اس نے چھوٹے خط کو پڑھنے کے لیے ایک بڑھانے والے شیشے کا استعمال کیا۔

Us ne chhote khat ko parhne ke liye aik barhanay walay shishay ka istemal kiya.

The scientist explained how a magnifying lens works.

سائنسدان نے بتایا کہ بڑھانے والے لینس کا کام کیسے ہوتا ہے۔

Scientist ne bataya ke barhanay walay lens ka kaam kaise hota hai.

You can see more details by magnifying the image.

تصویر کو بڑھا کر آپ مزید تفصیلات دیکھ سکتے ہیں۔

Tasveer ko barha kar aap mazeed tafseelat dekh sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

magnificent:Magnifying refers to making things larger, while magnificent describes something as grand or impressive.

Word Family

magnify
verbبڑھانا
magnification
nounبڑھاؤ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Magnifying is like making something appear larger, just like using a magnifying glass.

Picture holding a magnifying glass over a small text to read it clearly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "magnificare" — to make great

First known use: 15th century

The word 'magnifying' comes from the Latin 'magnificare', which means 'to make great' or 'to honor'. Its use has evolved in English to refer to making something appear larger.