magnify vs amplify

magnify and amplify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
magnify	No	No	Yes	No
amplify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, magnify and amplify are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, magnify and amplify are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of magnify include exaggerate, hyperbolise, hyperbolize, overdraw, overstate.

magnify (verb)	amplify (verb)
increase in size, volume or significance	increase in size, volume or significance
make large	increase the volume of
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth	exaggerate or make bigger
	to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth