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

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

The disclosure intensifies criticism of officials who dismissed concerns about sailors’ conditions as the administration offers no clear timeline for ending the war. — Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

And, of course, scraping activity greatly intensifies during the 15 to 20 days leading up to the breeding season. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

The Grand Canyon’s vast, mile-deep landscape may appear timeless, but two devastating disasters have recently struck the iconic natural wonder as the climate crisis intensifies extreme weather. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Over the coming years, NASA’s VIPER rover, the European Space Agency’s PROSPECT drilling package, and the Japan-India LUPEX rover are expected to arrive at the moon’s south pole, as the race to find water sources intensifies. — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026