in·ten·si·fy

[in-ten-suh-fahy] verb, in·ten·si·fied, in·ten·si·fy·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to make intense or more intense.
2.
to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
3.
Photography. to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
verb (used without object)
4.
to become intense or more intense.
Origin:
1810–20; intense + -ify

Related forms
in·ten·si·fi·ca·tion, noun
de-in·ten·si·fy, verb, de·-in·ten·si·fied, de·-in·ten·si·fy·ing.
o·ver·in·ten·si·fi·ca·tion, noun
o·ver·in·ten·si·fy, verb, o·ver·in·ten·si·fied, o·ver·in·ten·si·fy·ing.
self-in·ten·si·fied, adjective
self-in·ten·si·fy·ing, adjective
un·in·ten·si·fied, adjective

Can be confused: 1. aggravate, annoy, intensify, irritate, worsen (see synonym study at aggravate) ; 2. aggravation, annoyance, intensification, irritation, worsening.

Synonyms
1, 2. deepen, quicken, concentrate. See aggravate.

Antonyms
1. alleviate, weaken.
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intensify (ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
1.  to make or become intense or more intense
2.  (tr) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate)
 
intensifi'cation
 
—n

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Example sentences
The group predicts that with the human population continuing to soar, further
  development will intensify environmental damage.
Natural though the fires may be, humans intensify the scale.
To further intensify the color, layer eye shadow on top of the pigment.
Doctors advise against warm treatments, which can intensify itching.
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