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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In*ten"si*fy, v. i.

To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.

 

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