Amplify

imp. & p. p. Amplified; p. pr. & vb. n. Amplifying

1. To render larger, more extended, or more intense, and the like; -- used especially of telescopes, microscopes, etc.
2. To enlarge by addition or discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand; to make much of. (Rhet.)

   Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but much amplified by our English translator.

1. To become larger. [Obs.]

   Strait was the way at first, withouten light, But further in did further amplify.

2. To speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in argument or description; to dilate; to expatiate; -- often with on or upon.

   He must often enlarge and amplify upon the subject he handles.