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intensify
[in-ten-suh-fahy]
verb (used with object)
to make intense or more intense.
to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
Photography., to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
verb (used without object)
to become intense or more intense.
intensify
/ ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ /
verb
to make or become intense or more intense
(tr) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate)
Other Word Forms
- intensification noun
- de-intensify verb
- overintensification noun
- overintensify verb
- self-intensified adjective
- self-intensifying adjective
- unintensified adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of intensify1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A bus fire that killed at least 20 people in southern India was intensified by hundreds of smartphones being onboard, local reports say, citing forensics officials.
The prospect of U.S. warships in the Caribbean is chilling, particularly when considered against reports that the administration is considering intensifying efforts for regime change in Venezuela.
Ranchers say they are under pressure from four decades of consolidation among the meat processors that buy their livestock, while high costs for key inputs like fertiliser and equipment have intensified the strain.
The rivalry is only intensifying and each kerfuffle, even if smoothed out, erodes trust between the two rivals.
"I know that killings of people with albinism happen especially at election time in Tanzania, when witchcraft beliefs intensify. That's why I don't take part in campaigns… I am so afraid."
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