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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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
Chip Wilson, founder of lululemon athletica, intensified his campaign against the company, accusing the board of weak governance and slow engagement as he pushes for sweeping changes.
The next general election is not expected until 2029, but the defeat will intensify pressure on him ahead of May local elections, when the party is predicted to also perform poorly.
From Barron's
These fears have intensified as companies like Anthropic push out updated AI models.
From Barron's
In late July, the fighting intensified at the First Battle of Bull Run near Manassas, Virginia.
From Literature
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