Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word.

ESCALATE

  1. Subdue

  2. Degrade

  3. Intensify

  4. Abase
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Escalate means to increase rapidly in intensity, magnitude, or extent. Intensify is the correct synonym because it also means to make stronger, more severe, or more acute.

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