Magnify (verb)

1. Make something appear larger than it is, typically using a lens or microscope.
2. Increase the size, amount, or importance of something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin magnificare, from magnus "great" + facere "make".

Examples:

1. The microscope magnified the specimen.
2. He used a magnifying glass to read the small print.
3. The photograph was magnified to show the details.
4. She was able to magnify her influence in the company.
5. The company magnified their profits by expanding into new markets.