intensify
verb (used with object)
to make intense or more intense.
intensification
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a word derived from
intensify.
Example Sentences
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El Nino causes strong vertical wind shear, dry air and sinking air over the Atlantic Ocean, hampering storm formation and intensification in the area.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
NOAA's Miami-based National Hurricane Center called the storm "extremely dangerous" and said its intensification over 24 hours was "truly remarkable".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
In Germany’s case, the intensification of Russia’s hybrid warfare has already shown itself to be counterproductive, said Norbert Röttgen, a prominent lawmaker from the governing CDU party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"Our study asked: Is it worth spending extra money to use apoB instead of LDL to guide treatment intensification?"
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
These arose with the intensification of agriculture — the devotion of immense acreages to a single crop.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
