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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
AM'PLIFY, v.t. [L. amplifico; of amplus and facio, to make large.]
AM'PLIFY, v.i.
To render larger, more
extended, or more intense, and the like] -- used especially of telescopes,
microscopes, etc.
To enlarge by addition or
discussion; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.;
to expand; to make much of.
Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but
much amplified by our English translator. To become larger.
[Obs.]
Strait was the way at first, withouten light, To speak largely or copiously; to be diffuse in
argument or description; to dilate; to expatiate; -- often with on
or upon.
Watts.
He must often enlarge and amplify upon the subject he
handles. | ||||||||