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intensify
verb in·ten·si·fy \in-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī\
: to become stronger or more extreme : to become more intense
: to make (something) stronger or more extreme : to make (something) more intense
in·ten·si·fiedin·ten·si·fy·ing
Full Definition of INTENSIFY
transitive verb
1
: to make intense or more intensive : strengthen
2
a : to increase the density and contrast of (a photographic image) by chemical treatment b : to make more acute : sharpen
intransitive verb
: to become intense or more intensive : grow stronger or more acute
— in·ten·si·fi·ca·tion \-ˌten(t)s-fə-ˈkā-shən, -ˌten(t)-sə-\ noun
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First Known Use of INTENSIFY
1817
Related to INTENSIFY
- Synonyms
- accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen
INTENSIFIED Defined for Kids
intensify
verb in·ten·si·fy \in-ˈten-sə-ˌfī\
in·ten·si·fiedin·ten·si·fy·ing
Definition of INTENSIFY for Kids
: to make or become stronger or more extreme <Sunlight poured through the windows, intensifying the heat. — Kevin Henkes, Olive's Ocean>
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intensify
verb in·ten·si·fy \in-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī\
in·ten·si·fiedin·ten·si·fy·ing
Medical Definition of INTENSIFY
transitive verb
1
: to make intense or more intensive
2
a : to increase the density and contrast of (a photographic image) by special treatment b : to make more acute <use of illicit drugs intensified the patient's condition>
intransitive verb
: to become intense or more intensive : grow stronger or more acute <the sore throat, headache, and fever intensified as the disease progressed>
—in·ten·si·fi·ca·tion \-ˌten(t)s-(ə-)fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
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