intensify
Meaning
To intensify means to increase in strength, degree, or severity, often implying a heightened state of an existing condition or phenomenon, and is frequently used in contexts where escalation or amplification is observed, such as in emotional responses, en
💡 While "intensify" is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, it is particularly favored in academic and professional discourse to convey a sense of urgency or escalation, and should not be confused with mere increase, which lacks the connotation of heightened impact or significance.
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intensify efforts
intensify tensions
intensify scrutiny
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