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intensifies

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪz// UK //ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪz// in·ten·si·fies

v. to become stronger, more serious, or more extreme. You use this when a feeling, a sound, or a situation grows in power.

v. to increase in degree, strength, or magnitude. Often describes the escalation of physical forces, emotional states, or social conflicts.


SIMPLE

The heat intensifies as the sun rises higher.

CONTEXTUAL

The debate intensifies as both sides refuse to compromise on the new environmental policy.

COMPLEX

As the storm approaches the coastline, the wind intensifies significantly, posing a severe threat to temporary structures and coastal vegetation.

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The verb can be used both transitively (to make something stronger) and intransitively (to become stronger).

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