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escalate
[es-kuh-leyt]
verb (used with or without object)
to increase in intensity, magnitude, etc..
to escalate a war; a time when prices escalate.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: , ,to raise, lower, rise, or descend on or as if on an escalator.
escalate
/ ˈɛəˌɪ /
verb
to increase or be increased in extent, intensity, or magnitude
to escalate a war
prices escalated because of inflation
Pronunciation Note
Other Word Forms
- escalation noun
- escalatory adjective
- nonescalating adjective
- nonescalatory adjective
- reescalate verb
- reescalation noun
- ˌˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of escalate1
Example Sentences
Iran subsequently launched retaliatory airstrikes with tensions proceeding to escalate between the two countries.
Other UN agencies and aid groups have escalated their criticism of the GHF project.
The G7 leaders, due to arrive in Canada on Sunday, know the global security and economic risks if this conflict escalates, dragging in other countries, sending oil prices soaring.
"If anything, it humanises the family a bit," he explains, but he cautions there could be a greater impact on their reputation if the feud escalates or more damaging rumours come to light.
In the Middle East, new missile exchanges between Iran and Israel are escalating regional tensions.
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