intensify
[ in-ten-suh-fahy ]
/ ɪnˈtɛn səˌfaɪ /
verb (used with object), in·ten·si·fied, in·ten·si·fy·ing.
to make intense or more intense.
to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
Photography.
to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
verb (used without object), in·ten·si·fied, in·ten·si·fy·ing.
to become intense or more intense.
SYNONYMS FOR intensify
synonym study for intensify
1, 2. See
aggravate.
OTHER WORDS FROM intensify
Words nearby intensify
intenerate,
intens,
intens.,
intense,
intensifier,
intensify,
intension,
intensional,
intensional object,
intensitometer,
intensity
British Dictionary definitions for de-intensify
intensify
/ (ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied
to make or become intense or more intense
(tr)
to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate)