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intensifica

[ĩ.tẽ.si.fi.kɐ]
verb
intensifies
1. Third person singular present indicative of intensificar; to make or become more intense, stronger, or more concentrated
The pain intensifies as the day goes on.
A dor intensifica-se conforme o dia avança.
2. To increase in degree, force, or effect
The storm intensifies with each passing hour.
A tempestade intensifica com cada hora que passa.
3. To strengthen or reinforce
She intensifies her training for the competition.
Ela intensifica o seu treino para a competição.
Synonyms
reforçaaumentaagravaacentuafortalece
Antonyms
diminuireduzenfraqueceamenizaatenua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
intensifica
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
intensifica
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

intensifica-se a situação (the situation intensifies)
intensifica o ritmo (intensifies the pace)
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