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Intensifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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intensifying

 

[ ษชnหˆtษ›nsษชfaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making something stronger

Intensifying refers to the process of making something stronger, more intense, or more extreme. This term can be applied in various contexts such as emotions, colors, or physical sensations. For instance, one may intensify their workout to achieve greater results. It also applies to intensifying a situation, where one may amplify existing tensions or challenges. Overall, it conveys a sense of enhancement or augmentation.

Synonyms

amplifying, deepening, enhancing, heightening, strengthening

Examples of usage

  • She began intensifying her training regimen for the marathon.
  • The colors in the painting were intensified to create a striking effect.
  • His argument started to intensify as he became more passionate about the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "intensifying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intensificando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคตเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคฌเคขเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช intensivieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memperkuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะธะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ intensyfikacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผทๅŒ–ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intensifiant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intensificando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiddetlendirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํ™”ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุซูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intenzifikace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ intenzifikรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ intenziviranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถxtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆะตะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒ˜แƒคแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ intensifikasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intensificando

Etymology

The word 'intensifying' derives from the verb 'intensify,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'intensificare.' The prefix 'in-' signifies 'in' or 'into,' while 'tensificare' comes from 'tensus,' the past participle of 'tendere,' meaning 'to stretch.' Therefore, the literal sense of intensifying can be viewed as 'to stretch into' or 'to increase in force'. The term started appearing in English texts in the 15th century, primarily in scientific contexts but gradually extended into everyday use. As language evolved, 'intensify' began to encompass a broader range of meanings, reflecting the growing complexity of human experiences and emotions. Today, the term is commonly used in various contexts such as art, science, and everyday conversation, indicating its adaptability and relevance in contemporary discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,704, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.