be intensified

[bi ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪd]
verb phrase
ser intensificado/intensificada
1. to become stronger, more severe, or more acute in degree or intensity
The conflict intensified after new allegations emerged.
O conflito se intensificou após novas acusações surgirem.
2. to increase in force, effect, or strength
The pain was intensified by the inflammation.
A dor foi intensificada pela inflamação.
3. to become more concentrated or profound
The investigation was intensified following the discovery of new evidence.
A investigação foi intensificada após a descoberta de novas provas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, the reflexive form 'intensificar-se' is frequently preferred in everyday speech, while the passive 'ser intensificado/a' is more common in formal writing and news media. Both forms are grammatically correct and widely understood across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be heightenedbe magnifiedbe amplifiedbe aggravatedbe exacerbatedescalateincrease in severity
Antonyms / Antônimos
be diminishedbe weakenedbe reducedbe mitigateddecreasesubside

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser intensificado/a; intensificar-se
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
intensificar-se; ficar mais forte
colloquial alternative with 'ficar' is common
São Paulo
ser intensificado/a; aumentar em intensidade
formal and business contexts prefer passive voice
Portugal
intensificar-se; ser intensificado/a
reflexive form 'intensificar-se' is preferred over passive

Related Words

intensifyintensityintenseintensificationstrengthenescalate

Related Idioms & Phrases

the heat intensified
tensions intensified
efforts were intensified
competition intensified
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