MAGNIFY

Mag″ni‐fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Magnified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Magnifying (?).] [[OE. magnifien, F. magnifier, L. magnificare. See Magnific.]] 1. 1. To make great, or greater; to increase the dimensions of; to amplify; to enlarge, either in fact or in appearance; as, the microscope magnifies the object by a thousand diameters.
The least error in a small quantity . . . will in a great one . . . be proportionately magnified. Grew. 2. 2. To increase the importance of; to augment the esteem or respect in which one is held.
On that day the Lord magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel. Joshua iv. 14. 3. 3. To praise highly; to laud; to extol.
O, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Ps. xxxiv. 3. 4. 4. To exaggerate; as, to magnify a loss or a difficulty.
To magnify one's self (Script.), to exhibit pride and haughtiness; to boast. — To magnify one's self against (Script.), to oppose with pride.