intensify

[ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ]

intensify Definition

• 1. to become or make something become stronger or more extreme
• 2. to increase the degree or amount of something

Using intensify: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intensify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The storm is expected to intensify later tonight.

• Example

  The government is intensifying its efforts to combat climate change.

• Example

  The company plans to intensify its marketing campaign in the coming months.

intensify Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for intensify

• escalate
• heighten
• amplify

Antonyms for intensify

• lessen
• reduce
• weaken

Phrases with intensify

• intensify efforts

  to increase the amount of work or resources devoted to a particular task or goal

  Example

  The government needs to intensify its efforts to reduce poverty.

• intensify emotions

  to make emotions stronger or more intense

  Example

  The romantic music intensified their feelings for each other.

• intensify colors

  to make colors brighter or more vivid

  Example

  The sunset intensified the colors of the sky.

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Summary: intensify in Brief

To 'intensify' [ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ] means to make something stronger or more extreme, or to increase the degree or amount of something. It can be used in various contexts, such as weather, efforts, and marketing campaigns. Examples include 'The storm is expected to intensify later tonight,' and 'The company plans to intensify its marketing campaign in the coming months.' Phrases like 'intensify efforts' and 'intensify emotions' are also common.