Английски

intensify

gb/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/ us/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/
B2 Английски
~ 7700
Значения
0 значения
Глагол B2 state
1

to become stronger or more serious

to become stronger or more serious

Модел на употреба: [something] intensifies
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes say *"became more intense and more stronger"* instead of just *"intensified"* or *"became more intense"*. Also, they may confuse *intensify* (a verb) with *intense* (an adjective), saying *"the storm is intensify"* instead of *"the storm is intense"* or *"the storm is intensifying"*.
Синоними
increase (More general and common; does not always carry the idea of strength or seriousness rising sharply.) | escalate (Often used for conflicts or problems becoming worse or more serious, sometimes slightly more formal.)
Антоними
ease (Used when pain, pressure, or tension becomes less strong or less serious.) | subside (Used when strong feelings, weather, noise, or activity slowly become weaker or quieter.)
Колокации
storm intensifies |conflict intensifies |fighting intensifies |pain intensifies |pressure intensifies |feelings intensify
Теми
general |emotions |weather |conflict |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • The storm is expected to intensify as it moves inland.
  • Tensions between the two countries have intensified in recent weeks.
  • Her anxiety intensified when she couldn’t reach her family by phone.
  • The pain intensified whenever he tried to walk.
  • Competition in the smartphone market has intensified over the past decade.
Примери за учащи
  • The rain began to intensify during the night.
  • His headache intensified after he looked at the bright screen.
  • The fire intensified when the wind picked up.
  • Their fears intensified as they waited for news.
  • The fighting intensified near the border.
Глагол B2 action
2

to make something stronger or more serious

to make something stronger or more serious

Модел на употреба: to intensify [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use *"make more strong"* or *"do stronger"* instead of *"intensify"*, especially in formal writing. They may also say *"intensify up"* by analogy with phrasal verbs like *"step up"*, but *"intensify"* is not used with a particle.
Синоними
strengthen (Focuses on making something stronger in a broad or steady way, not always sharply more intense.) | heighten (Often used with emotions or awareness; slightly more formal and can sound more literary.)
Антоними
reduce (General opposite, used when making an amount, level, or degree smaller.) | soften (Used when making effects, tone, or impact less strong or harsh.)
Колокации
intensify efforts |intensify pressure |intensify focus |intensify campaign |intensify training |intensify surveillance
Теми
general |politics |business |emotions |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • The government plans to intensify efforts to reduce unemployment.
  • They intensified security checks after the incident.
  • The company is intensifying its marketing campaign before the holidays.
  • She intensified her training in preparation for the marathon.
  • The teacher tried to intensify students’ interest in science through experiments.
Примери за учащи
  • The police decided to intensify their search for the missing child.
  • We need to intensify our efforts if we want to finish on time.
  • The coach will intensify the training before the big game.
  • They intensified the pressure on him to resign.
  • The hospital is intensifying checks to keep patients safe.
Граматика
Речникова форма
intensify
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/
US/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/
Срички и ударение
in - tensi - fy (3 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tensi)
Форми на думата
Verb
  • Base: intensify
  • 3rd Person Singular: intensifies
  • Present Participle: intensifying
  • Past: intensified
Семейство думи
Forms
intensifies verb intensifying verb intensified verb
Core family
intense adjective B2 intensity noun B2 intensely adverb B2
Related words
intensification noun intensive adjective B2 intensively adverb intensifier noun
Negative and opposite forms
deintensify verb
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