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intensified

/ɪntˈɛnsʌfˌaɪd/verb, adjective4 syllables

Intensified means: make more intense, stronger, or more marked.

Synonyms for intensified7

verb, as in make more intense, stronger, or more marked

intensify, compound, heighten, deepen

verb, as in increase in extent or intensity

escalate, intensify, step up

verb, as in become more intense

intensify, deepen

verb, as in make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark

intensify

adjective, as in made more intense

intense

What does intensified mean?5

verb

1

make more intense, stronger, or more marked“The efforts were intensified”

2

increase in extent or intensity“The Allies escalated the bombing”

3

become more intense“The debate intensified”

4

make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark

adjective

1

made more intense“the intensified scrutiny of the candidate's background”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Intensified in a sentence

  • The heaviness in my heart has intensified, making me feel even more down.Nuel
  • Anna's fear intensified as the mantis continued to circle the room.Amastan
  • Their love has intensified since their daughter died.anzart
  • The rivalry intensified when fans decided to fan the flames with taunting chants.LoverofEnglish
  • His anger has intensified as time has passed.Nuel
  • The online bullying intensified as anonymous users joined in, amplifying the harassment against Rodrigo.Amastan
  • Israel has intensified its collective punishment of the Palestinian people.OsoHombre
  • Algeria has intensified diplomatic effort to solve the Libyan crisis.Amastan

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