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Amplify Drowned V Broaden Clarify Expanding Intensify Make

Word amplify
Part of Speech V.
Definition broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make stronger.
Sentence Charlie Brown tried to amplify his remarks, but he was drowned out be jeers from the audience.  Lucy, however, used a loudspeaker to amplify her voice and drowned out all the hecklers.

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