Intensified

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪd/

Definitions of intensified

verb to make or become more intense or extreme

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher intensified the lesson by using visual aids.

A2 The storm intensified as the night went on.

B1 The competition intensified as the final round approached.

B2 The conflict between the two countries intensified after the border dispute.

C1 The political tension in the region intensified, leading to protests and unrest.

C2 The scrutiny on the company intensified as more allegations of corruption came to light.

Examples of intensified in a Sentence

formal The company's marketing efforts intensified after the new product launch.

informal The party really intensified once the music started playing.

slang Things really intensified between them after the argument.

figurative The tension in the room intensified as the negotiations continued.

Grammatical Forms of intensified

• past tense: intensified
• plural: intensifieds
• comparative: more intensified
• superlative: most intensified
• present tense: intensifies
• future tense: will intensify
• perfect tense: has intensified
• continuous tense: is intensifying
• singular: intensified
• positive degree: intensified
• infinitive: to intensify
• gerund: intensifying
• participle: intensified

Origin and Evolution of intensified

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intensified' originates from the Latin word 'intensificare', which is derived from the word 'intensus' meaning stretched or strained.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intensified' has evolved to not only describe something being made more intense or severe, but also to convey the idea of something being heightened or increased in strength or degree.