escalates

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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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Term: escalates

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: to increase quickly in intensity or severity

Usage: The argument between the two friends escalated into a full-blown fight.

Example Sentence: The protests initially started peacefully, but quickly escalated into violent riots.

Sense 2: to rise or increase in price, value, or amount

Usage: The cost of living has been escalating steadily over the past few years.

Example Sentence: The price of gasoline is expected to escalate due to the increase in oil prices.

Sense 3: to promote or progress to a higher level

Usage: She hopes her hard work and dedication will help her escalate to a higher position in the company.

Example Sentence: With every successful project, her career escalates to new heights.

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