intensify
gb/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/ us/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/
B2
Anglais
~ 7700
fokozódik, erősödik, fokoz, erősít
VERBE
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] intensifies
The storm is expected to intensify as it moves inland.
A vihar várhatóan erősödni fog, ahogy a szárazföld belseje felé halad.
Tensions between the two countries have intensified in recent weeks.
Az elmúlt hetekben fokozódott a feszültség a két ország között.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The rain began to intensify during the night.
Az eső erősödni kezdett az éjszaka folyamán.
His headache intensified after he looked at the bright screen.
Felerősödött a fejfájása, miután ránézett az erős fényű képernyőre.
The fire intensified when the wind picked up.
Their fears intensified as they waited for news.
The fighting intensified near the border.
Erreur fréquente :
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"*.
Sens
to become stronger or more serious
Collocations
storm intensifies
|conflict intensifies
|fighting intensifies
|pain intensifies
|pressure intensifies
|feelings intensify
Synonymes
increase (More general and common; does not always carry the idea of strength or seriousness rising sharply.)
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escalate (Often used for conflicts or problems becoming worse or more serious, sometimes slightly more formal.)
Antonymes
ease (Used when pain, pressure, or tension becomes less strong or less serious.)
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subside (Used when strong feelings, weather, noise, or activity slowly become weaker or quieter.)
Thèmes
general
|emotions
|weather
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
Définition
to become stronger or more serious
To become stronger, more serious, or more extreme in degree, force, or feeling.
VERBE
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
to intensify [something]
The government plans to intensify efforts to reduce unemployment.
A kormány azt tervezi, hogy fokozza a munkanélküliség csökkentésére irányuló erőfeszítéseket.
They intensified security checks after the incident.
Az eset után fokozták a biztonsági ellenőrzéseket.
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The police decided to intensify their search for the missing child.
A rendőrség úgy döntött, hogy fokozza az eltűnt gyermek utáni keresést.
We need to intensify our efforts if we want to finish on time.
Fokoznunk kell az erőfeszítéseinket, ha időben be akarjuk fejezni.
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.
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Sens
to make something stronger or more serious
Collocations
intensify efforts
|intensify pressure
|intensify focus
|intensify campaign
|intensify training
|intensify surveillance
Synonymes
strengthen (Focuses on making something stronger in a broad or steady way, not always sharply more intense.)
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heighten (Often used with emotions or awareness; slightly more formal and can sound more literary.)
Antonymes
reduce (General opposite, used when making an amount, level, or degree smaller.)
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soften (Used when making effects, tone, or impact less strong or harsh.)
Thèmes
general
|politics
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
to make something stronger or more serious
To make something stronger, more serious, or more extreme in degree, force, or feeling.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
intensify
API
GB/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/
US/ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌaɪ/
Syllabes et accentuation
in - tensi - fy (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tensi)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: intensify
- 3rd Person Singular: intensifies
- Present Participle: intensifying
- Past: intensified
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