intensify
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(verb) become more intense; "The debate intensified" |
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Synonyms: deepen |
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Related Words: accelerate, break open, build, burst out, condense, erupt, flare, flare up, increase, quicken, redouble, sharpen, speed, speed up |
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(verb) make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her", "Potsmokers claim it heightens their awareness" |
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Synonyms: compound, deepen, heighten |
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Related Words: amplify, enhance, fan, heat up, heighten, hot up, increase, raise, screw up, sharpen |
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(verb) increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing" |
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Synonyms: escalate, step up |
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Related Words: increase, redouble |
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