Intensify - translation, pronunciation and examples
intensify
become stronger
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After several dry weeks the heat may intensify, increasing the risk of wildfires.
As the sun set, the coastal breeze began to intensify, bringing stronger gusts into the bay.
intensify usage examples
After several dry weeks the heat may intensify, increasing the risk of wildfires.
As the sun set, the coastal breeze began to intensify, bringing stronger gusts into the bay.
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neutral term for becoming stronger or more extreme in force, degree, or intensity
to make or become more intense, often used with feelings, awareness or risk
implies a rise in intensity, especially of conflict, tension or costs; often negative or adversarial
to increase magnitude, volume or effect; often used in technical or figurative contexts
to become more intense or profound, often used for feelings, relationships or problems
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What's the difference between intensify / heighten / escalate / amplify / deepen / reinforce
neutral term for becoming stronger or more extreme in force, degree, or intensity
The storm began to intensify overnight.
Шторм начал усиливаться ночью.
to make or become more intense, often used with feelings, awareness or risk
The announcement heightened public concern about safety.
Объявление усилило обеспокоенность общественности по поводу безопасности.
implies a rise in intensity, especially of conflict, tension or costs; often negative or adversarial
What began as a protest quickly escalated into violent clashes.
То, что началось как протест, быстро переросло в жестокие столкновения.
to increase magnitude, volume or effect; often used in technical or figurative contexts
A faulty microphone can amplify background noise.
Неисправный микрофон может усиливать фоновый шум.
to become more intense or profound, often used for feelings, relationships or problems
The crisis deepened as prices fell further.
Кризис усилился по мере дальнейшего падения цен.
to strengthen by adding support or additional force; commonly used for structures, arguments, or habits
Cold air reinforced the storm system overnight.
Холодный воздух усилил штормовую систему ночью.
to make something appear larger or more important; often about perception or consequences
The media coverage magnified the scale of the incident.
Освещение в СМИ усилило (увеличило восприятие) масштаб инцидента.
phrasal verb meaning to increase gradually by accumulation or repeated action
Tension built up before the storm hit.
Напряжение нарастало перед ударом шторма.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce intensify and what this word means
intensify translation: усиливаться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce intensify
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/
intensify translation
усиливаться
intensify examples
After several dry weeks the heat may intensify, increasing the risk of wildfires.
intensify transcription
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/, /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/
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intensify meaning: what does it mean?
become stronger
intensify pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
intensify is pronounced as /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
intensify definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After several dry weeks the heat may intensify, increasing the risk of wildfires. Translation: После нескольких сухих недель жара может усиливаться, повышая риск лесных пожаров.
Is intensify part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, intensify (усиливаться) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is intensify part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, intensify (усиливаться) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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