magnify

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
2. 2
   To make (something) larger or more important.
3. 3
   To make (someone or something) appear greater or more important than it is; to intensify, exaggerate.
4. 4
   To make (something) appear larger by means of a lens, magnifying glass, telescope etc.
5. 5
   To have effect; to be of importance or significance.