Amplifications are an effective method of adding detail and depth to a statement or argument. Synonyms for amplifications include expansion, elaboration, augmentation, enhancement, supplementation, and intensification. Expansion refers mainly to adding more information, while elaboration refers to adding more detail. Augmentation and enhancement imply the addition of something that improves or increases the original. Supplementation suggests adding something to fill a gap or to support the original idea. Intensification refers to adding strength or power to the original statement or idea. All these synonyms for amplifications can be used interchangeably to make a statement or an argument more powerful and persuasive.