intensify

verb

in-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce intensify (audio)
Definition of intensifynext
as in to deepen
to make markedly greater in measure or degree intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks

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Recent Examples of intensify Both sides traded tit-for-tat blows for weeks until hostilities intensified in July. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 Nostalgia is the primary driver, according to CivicScience surveys — not novelty, but reconnection with childhood franchises, the exact psychological pattern researchers describe as intensifying with age and economic uncertainty. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026 The most common feeling right now is depletion and exhaustion—the heatwave intensified the Mercury retrograde’s degrees, stirring up even more trouble. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 July 2026 The fires are the latest disasters linked to prolonged drought and successive heat waves that scientists say have been intensified by climate change. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intensify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensify
  1. deepen
  2. enhance
  3. heighten
  4. strengthen
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  • Cartels, smaller mafias and street gangs hold sway in town halls and state governments around the country and have deepened their role in the economy.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The cocktail is fresh juicy summer strawberries, paired with vodka, gin, lemon, coriander, and two liqueurs, Licor 43, for a deepening vanilla element, and Aperol, for rhubarb and orange and a touch of texture.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2026
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  • For Greece, the investment is part of a broader effort to modernize its armed forces and enhance deterrence capabilities in a region marked by persistent security concerns.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • While visual effects can enhance martial arts on screen, Wu argues that authentic filmmaking still depends on performance.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of enhance
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  • The threat expanded on the Yemeni militant group’s call Monday to close off the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Saudi ships, heightening the risk for vessels passing through the channel.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • These concerns have been heightened by last week’s debut of Kimi K3, an advanced open-source AI model from Chinese AI startup Moonshot.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 20 July 2026
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  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The local manufacturing requirement is intended to strengthen Greece’s domestic defence sector while reducing dependence on foreign suppliers over the long term.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
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