In lang=en terms the difference between augment and intensify
is that
augment is to increase; to make larger or supplement while
intensify is to become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
As verbs the difference between augment and intensify
is that
augment is to increase; to make larger or supplement while
intensify is to render more intense; as, to intensify heat or cold; to intensify colors; to intensify a photographic negative; to intensify animosity.
As a noun augment
is (grammar) in some indo-european languages, a prefix
e-'' (''a- in sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
augment English
Verb
( en verb)
To increase; to make larger or supplement.
- The money from renting out a spare room can augment a salary.
(reflexive) To grow; to increase; to become greater.
(music) To slow the tempo or meter, e.g. for a dramatic or stately passage.
(music) To increase an interval, especially the largest interval in a triad, by a half step (chromatic semitone).
(grammar) To add an augment to.
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(grammar) In some Indo-European languages, a prefix e-'' (''a- in Sanskrit) indicating a past tense of a verb.
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intensify English
Verb
(en-verb)
To render more intense; as, to intensify heat or cold; to intensify colors; to intensify a photographic negative; to intensify animosity.
To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
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