Vocabulary
Intensified
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
become or make more intense
Urdu meaning
شدت اختیار کرنا، تیز کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- As the heatwave moved downstream to Pakistan, it triggered accelerated glacier melt leading to Glofs and intensified rains that worsened the floods, submerging a third of the country and displacing millions.
- Clandestine deforestation in the area intensified the floods.
- Meanwhile, Russia intensified its military offensive, occupying more territories over the past few months.
- When international pressure on Pakistan intensified in 2018, particularly through the FATF, the state establishment decided to restrict militant networks that were active in Indian-held Kashmir and the sectarian domains.
- That is why China has intensified its efforts to establish confidencebuilding channels between Kabul and Islamabad, aiming to pre-empt conflict and contain terrorism.
Synonyms
escalate, step up, boost, increase, raise, sharpen, strengthen
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