magnify
Definitions
To make something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
To increase the apparent size, volume, or intensity of something.
To praise or glorify someone or something highly.
Examples
You can use a lens to magnify the tiny print in the contract.
The microscope will magnify the bacteria so that we can study them more closely.
Do not magnify the problem by reacting impulsively to the situation.