2. To have effect; to be of importance or significance. [Cant
& Obs.] --Spectator.
{Magnifying glass}, a lens which magnifies the apparent
dimensions of objects seen through it.
The least error in a small quantity . . . will in a
great one . . . be proportionately magnified.
--Grew.
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. To praise highly; to land; to extol. [Archaic]
O, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his
name together. --Ps. xxxiv.
3.
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.