intensify (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/
Definition
To make or become more intense, stronger, or more extreme.
Examples
The company decided to intensify its marketing efforts to boost sales.
The conflict between the two nations began to intensify after the border incident.
Scientists are studying how climate change will intensify extreme weather events.
How to Use intensify
- intensify efforts (collocation)
- To increase the amount of work or energy put into achieving something. — "We need to intensify our efforts to find a solution."
- intensify conflict (collocation)
- To make a disagreement or fight more severe. — "The recent events will only intensify the conflict."
- intensify pressure (collocation)
- To increase the force or influence applied to someone or something. — "The public is intensifying pressure on the government to act."
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