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v. - Become heightened; Make more extreme, stronger, or more marked; Make the chemically affected part of (a negative) denser or more opaque in order produce a stronger contrast between light and dark.

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  • Mississauga have plans to "intensify" - build more densely within their current built areas
  • The escalating protest comes as international calls intensify for Mr. Saleh's resignation.
  • The fun and excitement intensify, that is until it becomes clear someone has been tampering with their stuff.
  • We need to change these appalling attitudes and in practical terms intensify their eradication from existence.
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