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intensify

5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for intensify, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Verb — To become stronger or more extreme, or to make something so.

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How to use intensify

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intensify efforts tensions intensify intensify pressure

Etymology

From "intense" + the verb-forming suffix "-ify," meaning "to make."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “intensify” mean?

The word “intensify” means to become stronger or more extreme, or to make something so. In plain terms, to get stronger, or make something stronger.

How do you pronounce “intensify”?

“Intensify” is pronounced ihn-TEHN-sih-feye (/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “intensify” in a sentence?

Here is “intensify” used in a sentence: “The storm is expected to intensify overnight.”

What part of speech is “intensify”?

“Intensify” is a verb.

Is “intensify” a common word?

“Intensify” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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