intensify

Everyday

1. To intensify means to become stronger, greater or more extreme. tree →
2. To intensify something means to make it stronger or more extreme. tree →

In the lessons

In weather reports storms intensify into hurricanes. In stories tension intensifies before the climax. In science lessons heat or light can intensify. In news, fighting or efforts can intensify. Phrases: «the storm intensified», «intensify efforts», «the pain intensified».

Examples

• The storm intensified overnight. tree →
• The smell of smoke intensified as we got closer. tree →
• The police intensified their search for the missing dog. tree →
• The music intensified as the hero reached the door. tree →
• Adding salt can intensify the flavour of chocolate. tree →
• His fear intensified when the lights went out. tree →

Note

Spelling: «intensifies», «intensified» (y changes to i). Related: «intense» (adjective), «intensity» (noun). An «intensifier» in grammar is a word like «very» or «really» that makes another word stronger.