escalated

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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
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Term: Escalated

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To increase in intensity, magnitude, or scope.
Sample Sentence: The argument between the two colleagues escalated into a full-blown feud.

Sense 2: To increase the level of conflict or tension.
Sample Sentence: The protestors escalated their demonstration by blocking the main road.

Sense 3: To raise to a higher level or rank.
Sample Sentence: Due to his outstanding performance, John's position in the company escalated from manager to director.

Sense 4: To cause to become more severe or serious.
Sample Sentence: The minor injury escalated into a life-threatening condition.

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