AMPLIFY
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈæm.plə.faɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To render larger, more extended, or more intense."amplify the loudspeaker"
- (transitive, rhetorical) To enlarge by addition or commenting; to treat copiously by adding particulars, illustrations, etc.; to expand."Troilus and Cressida was written by a Lombard author, but much amplified by our English translator."
- (transitive) To increase the amplitude of something, especially of an electric current."amplify a signal"
- (translation studies) To add content that is not present in the source text to the target text, usually to improve the fluency of the translation.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'AMPLIFY'?
The word AMPLIFY is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
A1
M3
P3
L1
I1
F4
Y4
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AMPLIFY'?
The word AMPLIFY is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
A1
M4
P4
L2
I1
F4
Y3
Total: 19 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.