Intensify


[in-ten-suh-fahy] /ɪnˈtɛn səˌfaɪ/

verb (used with object), intensified, intensifying.
1.
to make or more .
2.
to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
3.
Photography. to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
verb (used without object), intensified, intensifying.
4.
to become or more .
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪˌfaɪ/
verb -fies, -fying, -fied
1.
to make or become intense or more intense
2.
(transitive) to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate)
v.

1817, from intense + -ify, first attested in Coleridge, in place of intend, which he said no longer was felt as connected with intense. Middle English used intensen (v.) “to increase (something), strengthen, intensify,” early 15c. Related: Intensified; intensifying.

Read Also:

  • Intension

    [in-ten-shuh n] /ɪnˈtɛn ʃən/ noun 1. intensification; increase in degree. 2. ; high degree. 3. relative ; degree. 4. exertion of the mind; determination. 5. Logic. (of a term) the set of attributes belonging to all and only those things to which the given term is correctly applied; connotation; comprehension. Compare (def 12). /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ noun […]

  • Integrities

    [in-teg-ri-tee] /ɪnˈtɛg rɪ ti/ noun 1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. 2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire. 3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship’s hull. /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ/ noun 1. adherence to moral principles; honesty 2. […]

  • Integrity

    [in-teg-ri-tee] /ɪnˈtɛg rɪ ti/ noun 1. adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. 2. the state of being whole, entire, or undiminished: to preserve the integrity of the empire. 3. a sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition: the integrity of a ship’s hull. /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ/ noun 1. adherence to moral principles; honesty 2. […]

  • Integrator

    [in-ti-grey-ter] /ˈɪn tɪˌgreɪ tər/ noun 1. a person or thing that . 2. Also called integraph. an instrument for performing numerical . /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtə/ noun 1. a person or thing that integrates, esp a mechanical instrument that determines the value of a definite integral, as the area under a curve See also planimeter 2. (computing)

  • Integrative bargaining

    /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪv/ noun 1. (industrial relations) a type of bargaining in which all parties involved recognize that there are common problems requiring mutual resolution


Disclaimer: Intensify definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.