intensify

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Definitions

v.

To make or become stronger, more extreme, or more severe.

加强,增强;变得更激烈

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
intensroot
+
ifyto make, to cause to become
=intensify

Common Collocations

  • 1.intensify efforts加强努力
  • 2.intensify conflict冲突升级

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The conflict began to intensify after the peace talks collapsed.

  • 2.

    We need to intensify our efforts to meet the deadline.

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