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intensify

/ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/

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What does intensify mean?

verb

  1. To render more intense.
  2. To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

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IPA pronunciation

/ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/

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At times her whimsical fancy would intensify natural processes around her till they seemed a part of her own story.
Thomas HardyTess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure WomanProject Gutenberg ebook #110
The great vigour of the male during the season of love seems often to intensify his colours, independently of any marked difference from the female.
Charles DarwinThe Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to SexProject Gutenberg ebook #2300
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If the animal had been facing them, it would have produced no effect whatever, except to intensify the charge by maddening the already infuriated animal.
Samuel White, Sir BakerWild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1Project Gutenberg ebook #3657
“I believe it looks kind of nubby,” encouraged the Angel, backing away, with her face all screwed into a twist in an effort to intensify her vision.
Gene Stratton-PorterFrecklesProject Gutenberg ebook #111
Fear and anxiety intensify disease conditions, poison the secretions of the body and inhibit the action of the healing forces.
Henry LindlahrNature Cure: Philosophy & Practice Based on the Unity of Disease & CureProject Gutenberg ebook #4273