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INTENSIFY

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Intensify.

Intensify - as a verb

Increase in extent or intensity

Example: "The allies escalated the bombing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escalate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more intense, stronger, or more marked

Example: "The efforts were intensified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compounddeepenheighten
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become more intense

Example: "The debate intensified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deepen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark

Example Sentences

"His angry words only served to intensify the argument."
"The storm is expected to intensify overnight."
"The company plans to intensify their marketing efforts."
"The coach's pep talk seemed to intensify the team's motivation."
"They used a magnifying glass to intensify the sunlight."
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Word Game Points

Is INTENSIFY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intensify is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTENSIFY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is INTENSIFY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intensify is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTENSIFY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is INTENSIFY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intensify is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTENSIFY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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