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| magnifying glass |
| 1. n. An instrument made of convex glass, used to magnify. |
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| Analysis |
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| magnifying |
| 1. v. present participle of magnify |
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| magnify |
| 1. v. To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God). |
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| 2. v. To make (something) larger or more important. |
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| 3. v. To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate. |
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| 4. v. To make (something) appear larger by means of a lens, magnifying glass, telescope etc. |
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| 5. v. (intransitive, slang) To have effect; to be of importance or significance. |
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| glass |
| 1. n. An amorphous solid, often transparent substance made by melting sand with a mixture of soda, potash and lime. |
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| The tabletop is made of glass. |
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| A popular myth is that window glass is actually an extremely viscous liquid. |
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| 2. n. A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material. |
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| Fill my glass with milk, please. |
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