Intensify (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark.
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Meaning 2
Become more intense; "The debate intensified"; "His dislike for raw fish only deepened in Japan".
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Meaning 3
Increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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- The rapid spread of social media will continue to intensify the exchange of information across the globe.
- Climate change is predicted to intensify the droughts and floods that have devastated many countries.
- The company's marketing efforts are designed to intensify its brand awareness through a combination of advertising and promotions.
- As the storm approaches, forecasters predict it will intensify and bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the area.
- Economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure will intensify in the coming weeks as the international community tries to resolve the crisis.
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Meaning 4
Make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified"; "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..