intensify
verb/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/
Frequency rank: #11,055 most common English word
Meaning
to become or make stronger, more extreme, or more severe.
Example sentence
The storm is expected to intensify overnight, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
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