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escalates

verb
SayES-kuh-layts/ˈɛs.kə.leɪts/

1 meaning of escalates

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present of escalate. Use this form with he, she, it, or one thing.

    When no one steps in, a small argument quickly escalates into a fight.

    The problem escalates every time we ignore it.

    Note

escalates is a form of escalate

escalate, verb: To make something bigger, stronger, or more serious. Full entry

Forms
escalateescalates he/she/itescalating -ing formescalated past tense, past participle
Spelling
escalate → escalates: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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