In*ten"si*fy , v. i. To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
In*ten"si*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intensified (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Intensifying (?).]
[Intense +
- fly.] To render more intense; as, to intensify heat or cold;
to intensify colors;
to intensify a photographic negative; to intensify animosity. Bacon.
How
piercing is the sting of
pride
By want embittered and
intensified.
Longfellow.
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