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intensify
[in-ten-suh-fahy]
verb (used with object)
to make intense or more intense.
to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
Photography., to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
verb (used without object)
to become intense or more intense.
intensify
/ ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ /
verb
to make or become intense or more intense
(tr) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate)
Other Word Forms
- intensification noun
- de-intensify verb
- overintensification noun
- overintensify verb
- self-intensified adjective
- self-intensifying adjective
- unintensified adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of intensify1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Defence minister Israel Katz said on Friday that Israeli military activity would "intensify" until Hamas accepted Israel's conditions to end the war, threatening that the armed group would be "destroyed" otherwise.
Strikes have intensified in areas of Gaza City in recent weeks and dozens of Palestinians have been killed in attacks this week alone according to the Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence agency.
In recent days, the Israeli military has intensified air and ground assaults on the outskirts of Gaza City, which it has said is a Hamas stronghold and declared a "dangerous combat zone".
In the meantime, Russia's aerial attacks have intensified in both frequency and scale.
A retired surgeon has said there was a "toxic and unnerving" environment within the Belfast Health Trust intensified by "secret files" being kept on staff.
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