intensify

verb
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example Sentences

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

Example Expressions

intensify efforts

Synonyms

strengthen, escalate, heighten, amplify, reinforce

Antonyms

weaken, diminish, lessen

Collocations

intensify efforts, intensify conflict, intensify pressure, intensify competition

More Example Sentences

The commercialization of education is intensifying inequality further.

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