Intensified
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfʌɪd/
Definitions
To become or make something become more extreme, severe, or strong.
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfʌɪd/
To make something stronger or more extreme
The pressure on the economy intensified during the recession.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're adding more and more ingredients to make your favorite dish tastier. If you add more spice, the flavor is *intensified*, or made stronger. It's like turning up the volume!
👶 For kids: When something gets stronger, like the wind in a storm!
More Examples
She intensified her efforts to complete the project on time.
The company intensified its marketing campaign to increase sales.
How It's Used
"The government intensified security measures after the attack."
"The storm intensified as it moved closer to the coast."
From Late Latin *intensificare*, from *intensus* (intense) + *facere* (to make). It entered English in the early 17th century.
Used frequently in scientific and political writing since the 18th century to describe increasing effects or actions.
Memory tip
Think of a fire getting *intense*r. That’s intensified!