intensify

//ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ//
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Verb

intensifyInfinitive
intensifyPresent tense
intensifiedPast tense
intensifiedPast participle
intensifyingPresent participle
intensifiesThird-person singular
1

To become or make something stronger, more extreme, or more severe.

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

2

To increase the degree, amount, or strength of something.

The government decided to intensify security measures at the airport.