How Do You Spell INTENSIFIES?

Pronunciation: [ɪntˈɛnsɪfˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "intensifies" is spelled with three syllables: in-ten-si-fies. The first syllable "in" is pronounced as [ɪn], the second syllable "ten" as [tɛn], and the third syllable "si-fies" as [ˈsɪfaɪz]. The stress is on the third syllable, "si-fies", which is represented by the bold font. The word comes from the verb "intensify", meaning to make something stronger or more extreme. It is commonly used in describing emotions or sensations, as in "The pain in my leg intensified as I ran the marathon."

INTENSIFIES Meaning and Definition

1. The term "intensifies" is a verb derived from the word "intense," which refers to something that is very strong, extreme, or highly concentrated. When something "intensifies," it means that it becomes stronger, more severe, or more intense in nature or quality.

   In various contexts, the verb "intensifies" can be used to describe a wide range of situations. For instance, in the field of weather, it can refer to a sudden increase in the strength or severity of a storm, such as when rainfall intensifies into a heavy downpour or when a gentle breeze intensifies into a powerful gust of wind.

   In emotional or psychological contexts, "intensifies" can describe the escalation of feelings or emotions. For example, a person's anger may intensify as a result of provocation, or a sense of sadness might intensify after experiencing a profound loss.

   Furthermore, the term can be used in describing the amplification or heightening of physical sensations or qualities. For instance, a sharp pain can intensify into excruciating agony, or a vibrant color can intensify by saturating further.

   Overall, whether referring to emotions, physical sensations, weather, or any other aspect, "intensifies" signifies a notable increase or accentuation in strength, severity, or intensity.

Top Common Misspellings for INTENSIFIES *

• intesifies 40%
• intensifys 40%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for INTENSIFIES

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Etymology of INTENSIFIES

The word "intensifies" is derived from the verb "intense", which originated from Latin "intensus" meaning "stretched tightly" or "taut". This Latin term comes from the verb "intendere", meaning "to stretch" or "to aim". Over time, the word "intense" developed the additional connotation of something being extreme, forceful, or strongly felt. The suffix "-ify" is added to "intense" to form "intensify", indicating the action of making something more intense or increasing its strength.

Similar spelling words for INTENSIFIES

• intention,
• intensive care,
• intension,
• intensifier,
• intensifying,
• intent on,
• intensive,
• intensiveness,
• intensify,
• intentness,
• intensely,
• intensities,
• intensional,
• intensively,
• indemnity,
• intensity,
• indemnify,
• intensified.

Conjugate verb Intensifies

CONDITIONAL

I would intensifies

you would intensifies

he/she/it would intensifies

we would intensifies

they would intensifies

I would intensify

we would intensify

you would intensify

he/she/it would intensify

they would intensify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be intensifying

you would be intensifying

he/she/it would be intensifying

we would be intensifying

they would be intensifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have intensifies

you would have intensifies

he/she/it would have intensifies

we would have intensifies

they would have intensifies

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been intensifying

you would have been intensifying

he/she/it would have been intensifying

we would have been intensifying

they would have been intensifying

FUTURE

I will intensify

you will intensify

he/she/it will intensify

we will intensify

they will intensify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be intensifying

you will be intensifying

he/she/it will be intensifying

we will be intensifying

they will be intensifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have intensified

you will have intensified

he/she/it will have intensified

we will have intensified

they will have intensified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been intensifying

you will have been intensifying

he/she/it will have been intensifying

we will have been intensifying

they will have been intensifying

IMPERATIVE

you intensify

we let´s intensify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to intensify

PAST

I intensified

you intensified

he/she/it intensified

we intensified

they intensified

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was intensifying

you were intensifying

he/she/it was intensifying

we were intensifying

they were intensifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

intensified

PAST PERFECT

I had intensified

you had intensified

he/she/it had intensified

we had intensified

they had intensified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been intensifying

you had been intensifying

he/she/it had been intensifying

we had been intensifying

they had been intensifying

PRESENT

I intensify

you intensify

he/she/it intensifies

we intensify

they intensify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am intensifying

you are intensifying

he/she/it is intensifying

we are intensifying

they are intensifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

intensifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have intensified

you have intensified

he/she/it has intensified

we have intensified

they have intensified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been intensifying

you have been intensifying

he/she/it has been intensifying

we have been intensifying

they have been intensifying

I would have intensified

we would have intensified

you would have intensified

he/she/it would have intensified

they would have intensified