To make great or greater; to increase the apparent dimensions of a body. A convex lens magnifies the bulk of a body to the eye.

To make great in representation; to extol; to exalt in description or praise. The embassador magnified the king and queen.

To extol; to exalt; to elevate; to raise in estimation. Thee that day . Thy thunders magnified. The Lord magnified Solomon’ exceedingly.7 Chronicles 29:25. To magnify one’s self, to raise in pride and pretensions. He shall magnify in his heart. Danie! 8:25.