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单词 intensify
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intensify

[ in-ten-suh-fahy ]
/ ɪnˈtɛn səˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), in·ten·si·fied, in·ten·si·fy·ing.

to make intense or more intense.
to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
Photography. to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.

verb (used without object), in·ten·si·fied, in·ten·si·fy·ing.

to become intense or more intense.

Origin of intensify

First recorded in 1810–20; intense + -ify

SYNONYMS FOR intensify

1, 2 deepen, quicken, concentrate.
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ANTONYMS FOR intensify

1 alleviate, weaken.
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synonym study for intensify

1, 2. See aggravate.

OTHER WORDS FROM intensify

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH intensify

aggravate, intensify , worsen (see synonym study at aggravate)

Words nearby intensify

intendment, intenerate, Intens, intense, intensifier, intensify, intension, intensional, intensional object, intensitometer, intensity
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British Dictionary definitions for intensify

intensify
/ (ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to make or become intense or more intense
(tr) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate)

Derived forms of intensify

intensification, noun
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