Intensify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Intensify is a verb meaning (transitive) To render more intense.
Meaning
(transitive) To render more intense.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
Example Sentences
to intensify colors
to intensify animosity
to intensify the heat or cold
to intensify a photographic negative
Word Forms
- intensifies
- intensifying
- intensified
Synonyms for intensify
Depending on context, synonyms include intensen, exalt, compound, heighten, escalate, deepen.
Antonyms for intensify
Common opposites include weaken, de-escalate, step down.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deepen, heighten, escalate, step up, compound, intensity.
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