Meaning: To make something appear larger than it is
Hindi: बड़ा दिखाना / आवर्धित करना
Synonyms: enlarge, amplify, increase, exaggerate
Antonyms: minimize, reduce, shrink
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC CPO 2018 T-2 · SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2
magnify in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2018 T-2 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
MAGNIFYAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) enlarge
✅ Correct Answer: Option D (enlarge)
Type: Synonym
MAGNIFY – to make something look bigger (बड़ा करना).
Meanings
• withdraw – to take back; shrink / decrease – to make smaller (opposites).
• enlarge – to make bigger (विस्तार करना) → synonym. ✓ - SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
MagnifyAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Expand
Correct Answer: Expand
Explanation:
• Magnify means to make something appear larger or more significant (बड़ा दिखाना या महत्व बढ़ाना).
• A close synonym is expand, which means to increase in size or extent.
• Other options don’t match:
• Miniature – very small
• Magnanimous – generous (उदार)
• Underemphasise – to place less importance on (कम महत्व देना)
Examples
- “The microscope can magnify objects a thousand times.”
magnify – questions
What is the meaning of magnify in Hindi?
magnify means “बड़ा दिखाना / आवर्धित करना” in Hindi. In English: To make something appear larger than it is
What are the synonyms of magnify?
Synonyms of magnify: enlarge, amplify, increase, exaggerate.
What is the opposite of magnify?
Antonyms of magnify: minimize, reduce, shrink.
Has magnify been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – magnify has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC CPO 2018 T-2, SSC CPO 2018-20 T-2.