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amplify [′am·plə‚fī] (engineering acoustics) To strengthen a signal by increasing its amplitude or by raising its level. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| As for the story, whether the poet takes it ready made or constructs it for himself, he should first sketch its general outline, and then fill in the episodes and amplify in detail. And after all, articulate men, in the act of thinking, willy nilly use images that correspond to words and that amplify words. (no doubt) counsellors and governors which may be held sufficient (negotiis pares), able to manage affairs, and to keep them from precipices and manifest inconveniences; which nevertheless are far from the ability to raise and amplify an estate in power, means, and fortune. |
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