intensivieren
Translation
to intensify, to step up, to strengthen
Examples
Wir müssen die Zusammenarbeit intensivieren.
We must intensify the cooperation.
Die Regierung intensiviert die Kontrollen.
The government is intensifying the checks.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to intensify sth. The company must intensify its efforts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: verstärken (to strengthen), steigern (to increase); Antonyms: abschwächen (to weaken)
Etymology
From Latin 'intensivus' (intensive), combined with the German verb suffix '-ieren', often used for loanwords. Cognate with English 'intensive'.
Memory Tips
To remember, just think of the English word 'intensify'. The German word is almost identical in form and meaning.