intensified (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪd/

Definition

Made or became stronger, more extreme, or more severe.

Examples

• The fighting intensified along the border.

• His desire for revenge intensified after the betrayal.

• The smell of smoke intensified as the fire grew larger.

How to Use intensified

intensify into (prepositional phrase)

To develop or change into something more extreme. — "The protests intensified into riots."

intensify by (prepositional phrase)

To increase in strength or severity due to a specific factor. — "The crisis was intensified by the lack of international aid."

Synonyms of intensified

Words with a similar meaning to intensified:

• strengthened
• heightened
• escalated
• amplified

Antonyms of intensified

Words with the opposite meaning to intensified:

• weakened
• diminished
• lessened

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