intensify
Translation
to intensify, to strengthen, to heighten
Examples
The storm is expected to intensify.
The storm is expected to intensify.
They decided to intensify their efforts.
They decided to intensify their efforts.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) stronger They will intensify their search.
to become stronger The fighting has intensified.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strengthen, escalate, heighten; Antonyms: weaken, reduce, lessen
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'intense' and the suffix '-ify', which means 'to make or become'.
Memory Tips
Remember that the suffix '-ify' means 'to make'. So, 'intensify' means 'to make intense'.