intensifyanother word for 'increase' meaning to become or make more intenseEfforts to combat deforestation must intensify if we are to meet climate targets.NoteEfforts to combat deforestation must intensify if we are to meet climate targets.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ grammar and vocabulary.Start learning IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ now