verb
- to become stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated
- to make something stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated
Usage: intransitive
Usage: transitive
Examples
- The storm began to intensify as it moved inland.
- Her headache intensified throughout the day.
- The coach decided to intensify the team’s training regimen.
- The conflict intensified when both sides refused to negotiate.
- Adding spices will intensify the flavor of the soup.
- The debate intensified after the new evidence was presented.
- Security measures were intensified following the incident.