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to intensify
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/ˌɪnˈtɛns/
Adjective

very extreme or great

antonymmild
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He experienced intense pain after the accident.
The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall.
The movie's intense action scenes kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
intense
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/səˈvɪɹ/
Adjective

very bad, harsh, or intense

synonymterrible
synonymwicked
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The winter was severe with record-breaking snowfall.
The building suffered severe damage from the earthquake.
The country is facing severe economic problems.
severe
excessive
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/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
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beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

synonyminordinate
synonymundue
synonymunreasonable
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The car’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket.
The storm caused excessive damage to the property, far beyond what was expected.
His excessive use of social media started to interfere with his daily responsibilities.
excessive
extreme
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/ɛkˈstɹim/
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very high in intensity or degree

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The movie depicted extreme acts of courage and heroism in the face of adversity.
The region experienced extreme drought, leading to water shortages and crop failures.
The athlete pushed their body to its extreme limits in order to achieve peak performance.
extreme
absolute
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/ˈæbsəˌɫut/
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complete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions

antonymrelative
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The painting depicted the landscape with absolute realism, capturing every tiny detail.
The lab procedures demanded absolute cleanliness to avoid contaminating the samples.
Figure skaters strive for an absolute flawless technical execution without a single missed step.
absolute
enhanced
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/ɛnˈhænst/, /ɪnˈhænst/
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improved in value, quality, or performance

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The enhanced security features of the new software ensured better protection against cyber threats.
The enhanced safety features of the new car model earned it top ratings in crash tests.
The enhanced graphics and audio of the video game provided a more immersive gaming experience for players.
complete
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/kəmˈpɫit/
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possessing all the required aspects

synonymconsummate
total
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/ˈtoʊtəɫ/
Adjective

indicating something that is at its greatest degree possible

synonymentire
synonymfull
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/ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/
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to become more in degree or strength

synonymdeepen
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The pain in his knee has intensified after weeks of strenuous activity.
The protests were continuously intensifying throughout the city.
Tensions are intensifying in the region due to political unrest.

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to intensify
to heighten
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/ˈhaɪtən/
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to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something

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Recent events have heightened concerns about cybersecurity.
Recent technological advancements have heightened our dependence on digital devices.
The unexpected price hike heightened concerns among consumers.

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transitive
to heighten
to amplify
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/ˈæmpɫəˌfaɪ/
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to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder

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In the recording studio, the producer used compression techniques to amplify the dynamic range of the vocals.
The sound engineer used a microphone and amplifier to amplify the singer's voice during the concert.
To ensure that everyone could hear the announcements clearly, the event organizers decided to amplify the sound.

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transitive
to amplify
to magnify
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/ˈmæɡnəˌfaɪ/
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to make something seem bigger

synonymblow up
synonymenlarge
antonymreduce
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The scientist used a microscope to magnify the tiny cells for detailed study.
The photographer chose a lens that would magnify the details of the butterfly's wings.
She used a magnifying glass to magnify the small print in the document.
to deepen
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/ˈdipən/
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to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme

synonymintensify
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The ongoing discussions are currently deepening the team's collaboration.
The challenging experiences deepened her resilience.
Regular practice can deepen your understanding of a subject.

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transitive
to deepen
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