intensify

verb

USin-TEN-si-fy/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

Formsintensifies, intensifying, intensified

2 meanings of intensify

1
verbtransitive
To make something stronger, sharper, or more powerful.
Like turning up the volume on a speaker to make the sound louder and fuller.
The coach wanted to intensify the team's training before the finals.
Bright lighting can intensify the colors in a painting.
Similarheighten, increase, strengthen, deepen, sharpen
Oppositelessen, reduce, weaken, diminish
2
verbintransitive
To become stronger or more powerful over time.
Like a fire that grows bigger and hotter as more wood is added.
The storm began to intensify as night fell.
Her headache intensified throughout the afternoon.
Similarescalate, mount, increase, grow, deepen
Oppositesubside, lessen, diminish, abate

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Origin

It comes from the word "intense" plus the ending "-ify."