Synonyms of intensify

intensify

verb

in-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī 

as in to deepen

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deepen
• enhance
• heighten
• strengthen
• consolidate
• reinforce
• amplify
• broaden
• redouble
• boost
• accentuate
• sharpen
• expand
• magnify
• step up
• emphasize
• augment
• beef (up)
• extend
• lengthen
• accelerate
• maximize
• enforce
• hasten
• amp (up)
• enlarge
• point (up)
• quicken
• supplement
• exacerbate
• aggravate
• enliven
• stress
• restrengthen
• jazz (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• decrease
• diminish
• moderate
• abate
• weaken
• lessen
• tone (down)
• subdue
• recede
• subside
• alleviate
• ease
• lighten
• wane
• dwindle
• let up (on)
• taper (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intensify

The civil war in Yemen erupted once again this summer and significantly intensified last month, breaking years of relative calm. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Rodan-Benzaquen argued that intensifying political confrontation could help Mélenchon consolidate his support among younger voters and immigrant communities, while portraying the far right as an increasingly serious threat. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Summerlike weather will linger in Kansas City into early next week, before moisture from the remnants of rapidly intensifying Hurricane Simon could bring rain by midweek, the National Weather Service says. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Isaias rapidly intensified from 40 mph to 80 mph (64 kph to 129 kph) in a day and by late Wednesday, Isaias became the latest-in-the-season first Atlantic hurricane to form since 1914, Klotzbach said. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026