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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It often comes at the cost of broader political and societalgoals, compelling politicalgroups and actors to prioritise political affiliation over nation-building.This tribal divide has intensified over a short span of time.
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Tribal trap
— 2026-05-01
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But opportunity alone saves no one.Unless prevention, funding and front-line delivery are intensified now, a disease that should be receding may yet resurge.
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Breaking malaria`s grip
— 2026-04-28
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SINCE 9/11, Pakistan`s response to terrorism, which has intensified due to suicide attacks, lone-wolf acts and technology misuse, has been mainly kinetic, with hard and soft approaches like security operations and peace pacts.
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Fighting radicalism
— 2026-04-14
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America, in coordination with Israel, has intensified attacks not only on civilian and energy infrastructure but also on educational and research centres.
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America`s war crimes
— 2026-04-08
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Climate change has intensified this strain.
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Drought plan
— 2026-04-01
Synonyms
escalate, step up, boost, increase, raise, sharpen, strengthen
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