intensify
Meaning
To intensify means to increase in strength, degree, or severity, often implying a heightened state of an existing condition or phenomenon, and is frequently used in contexts where escalation or amplification is observed, such as in emotional responses, en
💡 While "intensify" is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, it is particularly favored in academic and professional discourse to convey a sense of urgency or escalation, and should not be confused with mere increase, which lacks the connotation of heightened impact or significance.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
a
quiet
morning
,
Lena
arranged
her
notes
on
the
small
kitchen
table
and
made
a
cup
of
tea
to
steady
her
hands
.
She
read
through
the
slides
one
last
time
,
checking
that
each
point
was
clear
and
that
examples
illustrated
the
main
ideas
.
As
the
hour
approached
,
her
concentration
began
to
intensify
and
minor
doubts
receded
into
the
background
.
She
paused
to
breathe
slowly
,
reminding
herself
that
deliberate
pacing
and
eye
contact
would
help
her
convey
confidence
.
When
she
finally
stood
and
gathered
her
materials
,
the
familiar
rhythm
of
preparation
reassured
her
and
she
felt
ready
to
start
.
Common Phrases
intensify efforts
intensify tensions
intensify scrutiny
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