English Explanatory Dictionary

intensify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To render more intense.
  2. To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-intensify.wav

Word forms

intensify intensifies intensifying intensified

Etymology

From intense + -ify. Compare French intensifier.

Synonyms

intensen exalt

Related words

intensification

Derived words

reintensify

Translations

Bulgarian: усилвам се Bulgarian: засилвам се Dutch: verhevigen French: intensifier French: s'intensifier Greek: εντατικοποιώ Greek: εντείνω Greek: επιτείνω Irish: géaraigh Portuguese: intensificar-se Spanish: arreciar Swedish: intensifieras Tagalog: tumindi
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