intensify
Americanverb (used with object)
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to make intense or more intense.
- Synonyms:
- concentrate, quicken, deepen
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to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
- Synonyms:
- concentrate, quicken, deepen
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Photography. to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to make or become intense or more intense
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(tr) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate)
Related Words
See aggravate.
Other Word Forms
- de-intensify verb
- intensification noun
- overintensification noun
- overintensify verb
- self-intensified adjective
- self-intensifying adjective
- unintensified adjective
Etymology
Origin of intensify
Example Sentences
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However, many people experience both conditions at the same time, and when they occur together, the health effects can intensify.
From Science Daily
The economy is suffering huge strain as a result of intensified sanctions and heightened regional tensions.
From Barron's
The economy is suffering huge strain as a result of intensified sanctions and heightened regional tensions.
From Barron's
Given the capacity of the Middle East to export trouble, the eruption of renewed and intensified war deepens the instability of region and wider world that is already turbulent, violent and dangerous.
From BBC
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said it was "a landmark step forward for Wales" with the climate and nature emergences "intensifying around us".
From BBC
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