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

With peace efforts stalled, Russia has intensified its attacks on Kyiv and other cities with relentless bombardments recently stretching into daylight hours, taking advantage of Ukraine’s shortage of air defensive systems. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Zelenskyy links Russian strikes to envoys’ visit The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as troops have struggled to make progress along the 1,250-kilometer (775-mile) front line. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026

Since the last peace talks in February, each side has intensified long-range air attacks deep inside the other's territory, while the war at sea has also escalated. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Ukraine has intensified its own long-range attacks against targets deep inside the Russian territory, striking oil storage and refining facilities as well as commercial warehouses. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026