Definitions and Examples of aggravate, intensify, provoke
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To make a problem or situation worse or more serious.
Example
His constant complaining only served to aggravate the situation.
To increase in strength or degree; to make something more intense.
Example
The storm began to intensify as the winds picked up and the rain fell harder.
To cause a reaction or feeling, especially a negative one; to incite or stimulate.
Example
His rude comments were enough to provoke her into a heated argument.
Key Differences: aggravate vs intensify vs provoke
- 1Aggravate implies making a situation worse or more serious.
- 2Intensify implies increasing the strength or degree of something.
- 3Provoke implies causing a reaction or feeling, especially a negative one.
Effective Usage of aggravate, intensify, provoke
- 1Enhance Writing: Use these antonyms to add variety and depth to your writing.
- 2Improve Vocabulary: Learn and practice using these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 3Express Emotions: Use these antonyms to express different emotions and feelings in conversations.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of allays are aggravate, intensify, and provoke. These words have distinct meanings and can be used to enhance writing, improve vocabulary, and express different emotions and feelings in conversations.
