Synonyms of intensifies

intensifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of intensify

as in deepens

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deepens
• heightens
• enhances
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• amplifies
• broadens
• accentuates
• sharpens
• redoubles
• boosts
• magnifies
• expands
• emphasizes
• lengthens
• amps (up)
• augments
• extends
• steps up
• accelerates
• maximizes
• beefs (up)
• enlarges
• enforces
• hastens
• quickens
• points (up)
• exacerbates
• stresses
• aggravates
• enlivens
• supplements
• restrengthens
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reduces
• diminishes
• weakens
• moderates
• abates
• lessens
• tones (down)
• subdues
• subsides
• wanes
• recedes
• alleviates
• lightens
• tapers (off)
• eases
• dwindles
• lets up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intensifies

The nonbinding vote comes as Washington intensifies pressure on Cuba, whose fuel shortages have fueled power outages disrupting cooking, water service and communications. — Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Trump’s influence over Republican voters intensifies these incentives. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

If the war with Iran intensifies again, foreign executives will be reluctant to even visit Saudi Arabia, let alone invest in it. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Bukele’s warning, which was written in Haitian Creole, comes as the gang-fighting force intensifies operations in Santo, Croix-des-Bouquets, in search of the men. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Forest and land fires in Indonesia have worsened this year as El Niño intensifies a prolonged dry season. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

The warning was downgraded late Sunday night to an advisory, meaning residents should still be on high alert in the event that activity intensifies again. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026

At one point Facebook created MSI, or Meaningful Social Interactions, which favor shares over likes, a process that intensifies engagement. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Dehydration during hot flashes concentrates sweat and intensifies its smell. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026