Extend and Intensify

Extend

Extend verb - To make greater in size, amount, or number.
Usage example: embarked on a series of wars intended to extend his empire

Intensify is a synonym for extend in amplify topic. In some cases you can use "Intensify" instead a verb "Extend".

Intensify

Intensify verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.
Usage example: intensified her efforts to preserve the town's historic buildings and landmarks

Extend is a synonym for intensify in increase topic. Sometimes you can use "Extend" instead a verb "Intensify", if it concerns topics such as amplify, escalate, gain strength.

Common collocations

power extend power intensify power
effect extend effect intensify effect
powers extend powers intensify powers
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