intensify
verb
in·ten·si·fy
in-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī 
intensified; intensifying
: to become intense or more intensive : grow stronger or more acute
1
: to make intense or more intensive : strengthen
2
a
: to make more acute : sharpen
b
: to increase the density and contrast of (a photographic image) by chemical treatment
Examples of intensify in a Sentence
We could hear the wind howling outside as the storm intensified.
They intensified their efforts to increase sales.
an intensified search for survivors
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Fighting has intensified in recent months, with government forces gaining ground against the RSF in Khartoum and other regions.
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, competition in the search space could intensify, as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent are developing their own large language models, potentially challenging Baidu’s market position.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Following the injury, his determination intensified.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Those conversations intensified this week with interviews in Indianapolis, as teams do their due diligence.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Furthermore, competition in the search space could intensify, as Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent are developing their own large language models, potentially challenging Baidu’s market position.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Following the injury, his determination intensified.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Feb. 2025
Those conversations intensified this week with interviews in Indianapolis, as teams do their due diligence.
—Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intensify
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“Intensify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intensify. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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intensify
verb
in·ten·si·fy
in-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī
intensified; intensifying
: to make or become intense or more intensive
intensifier
noun
-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī(-ə)r
Medical Definition
intensify
verb
in·ten·si·fy
in-ˈten(t)-sə-ˌfī
intensified; intensifying
2
a
: to increase the density and contrast of (a photographic image) by special treatment
b
: to make more acute
use of illicit drugs intensified the patient's condition
: to become intense or more intensive : grow stronger or more acute
the sore throat, headache, and fever intensified as the disease progressed
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