escalated

[ˈɛskəleɪtɪd]

escalated Definition

• 1. increased in intensity or severity
• 2. to become or make something greater, more serious, or more extreme

Using escalated: Examples

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

• Example

  The conflict escalated into a full-blown war.

• Example

  The situation has escalated to the point where we need outside help.

• Example

  The cost of living has escalated in recent years.

• Example

  The argument escalated into a physical fight.

escalated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for escalated

• intensified
• heightened
• aggravated
• amplified
• exacerbated

Antonyms for escalated

• reduced
• lowered
• de-escalated

Idioms Using escalated

• escalate the matter

  to make a problem or issue more serious or complicated

  Example

  If we can't reach a resolution soon, we may have to escalate the matter to our legal department.

• escalate the situation

  to make a situation more intense or serious

  Example

  The police officer's use of force only served to escalate the situation and led to protests.

• escalate the conflict

  to make a disagreement or dispute more severe or intense

  Example

  The government's decision to use military force only served to escalate the conflict and led to more casualties.

Phrases with escalated

• escalate tensions

  to increase the level of hostility or disagreement between two or more parties

  Example

  The government's actions have only served to escalate tensions with neighboring countries.

• escalate a situation

  to make a situation more intense or serious

  Example

  The manager's decision to fire an employee only escalated the situation and led to a strike.

• escalate a conflict

  to make a disagreement or dispute more severe or intense

  Example

  The two sides were unable to resolve their differences and the conflict escalated into violence.

Origins of escalated

from Latin 'scala', meaning 'ladder'

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Summary: escalated in Brief

'Escalated' [ˈɛskəleɪtɪd] means increased in intensity or severity, or to become or make something greater, more serious, or more extreme. It is often used to describe conflicts, situations, or costs that have become more severe or intense, as in 'The conflict escalated into a full-blown war.' 'Escalated' can also be used in phrases like 'escalate tensions' and idioms like 'escalate the matter,' which imply making a problem or issue more serious or complicated.