intensify

verb

USin-TEN-si-fy/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

Formsintensifies, intensifying, intensified

2 meanings of intensify

1
verbtransitive
To make something more intense: stronger, sharper, or more concentrated.
The new regulations intensified competition among local suppliers.
Adding a few spices can intensify the flavor of a simple stew.
Similarheighten, increase, strengthen, deepen, sharpen
Oppositelessen, reduce, weaken, diminish
2
verbintransitive
To become intense or more intense; to grow in power or energy.
Tensions between the two nations continued to intensify.
The debate intensified as more people joined in.
Similarescalate, mount, increase, grow, deepen
Oppositesubside, lessen, diminish, abate

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Origin

This word was formed from "intense" combined with the suffix "-ify," comparable to French "intensifier."