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US/ɪnˈten.sɪ.faɪ/
UK/ɪnˈten.sɪ.faɪ/
to become stronger or greater, or to make something stronger or greater
In context
The storm is expected to intensify overnight and bring heavy rain.
Police intensified their search for the missing child.
The pain intensified as the medicine wore off.
Words that go with intensify
verb + noun
- intensify effortsThe government will intensify efforts to cut pollution.
- intensify the searchRescuers intensified the search at dawn.
- intensify competitionNew brands intensify competition in the market.
- intensify pressureThe opposition intends to intensify pressure on the minister.
verb + adverb
- intensify overnightThe storm is expected to intensify overnight.
- intensify furtherFighting may intensify further this week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The rain is intensifying more.Correct: The rain is intensifying.