escalate

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Verb escalate has 1 sense

escalate, intensify, step up - increase in extent or intensity; "The Allies escalated the bombing"
--₁ is one way to increase
Antonyms: de-escalate, weaken, step down

Derived form: noun escalation₁
Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Escalate

Definition(s):

verb - to increase rapidly in intensity or severity
verb - to increase or intensify (a conflict or dispute)
verb - to increase (prices, costs, or fees) rapidly
verb - to extend or expand (a military operation) into a larger or more serious area or scope
verb - to promote (someone) to a higher rank or position

Sample Sentences:

The tension between the two countries escalated after the border clash.
The cost of living continues to escalate every year.
The company decided to escalate the project by involving more resources.
This small protest may escalate into a nationwide movement.
As a reward for his dedication, the employee was escalated to a managerial position.

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