MeanOF

amplification

- noun (n)

Meaning: increase in size or effect

Synonyms: addition augmentation boost boosting buildup deepening development elaboration enlargement exaggeration expansion expatiation extension fleshing out heightening intensification lengthening magnification padding raising strengthening stretching supplementing upping widening
Antonyms: abridgement compression condensation contraction decrease lessening shortening

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