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intensify [ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ] vb -fies, -fying, -fied
1. to make or become intense or more intense 2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) (tr) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate) intensification n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
intensify verb 1. increase, boost, raise, extend, concentrate, add to, strengthen, enhance, compound, reinforce, step up (informal), emphasize, widen, heighten, sharpen, magnify, amplify, augment, redouble They are intensifying their efforts to secure the release of the hostages. increase weaken, lessen, diminish, decrease, dilute, minimize, dull, damp down Translations intensify [ɪnˈtensɪfaɪ] A. VI [desire, frustration, dislike] → intensificarse; [pain] → agudizarse; [odour] → hacerse más intenso; [rain] → arreciar; [fighting] → recrudecerse, intensificarse B. VT [+ fear] → intensificar, incrementar; [+ pain] → agudizar; [+ attack] → recrudecer, intensificar intensify [ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ] vt [+ efforts] → intensifier; [+ pressure, attacks, campaign] → intensifier vi [efforts] → s'intensifier; [pressure, attacks, campaign, fighting] → s'intensifier intensify intensify [ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ] 1. vt → intensificare 2. vi → intensificarsi intensify [ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ] 1. vt → intensificare 2. vi → intensificarsi How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At times her whimsical fancy would intensify natural processes around her till they seemed a part of her own story. To prolong and intensify the feeling he added: "I guess we're well enough here. There was a sound as of the cooing sob of doves, which seemed to multiply and intensify with each second. |
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