intensify

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/
verb
  1. To become stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated.
    • The colors intensify as the sun sets.
    • Her interest in science intensified after the field trip.
    • The wind began to intensify in the afternoon.
  2. To make something stronger, more extreme, or more concentrated.
    • The chef used spices to intensify the flavor of the soup.
    • The government decided to intensify security at the airport.
    • We need to intensify our efforts to finish the project on time.
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