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Sentence example with the word 'escalate'
escalate
boost, elevate, grow, hike, intensify, lift up, raise, scale, throw up, upgo, upraise
Definition
v.
increase in extent or intensity
Last update: May 4, 2017
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Conditions are still very tense and the fighting could
escalate
at any time.
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n
v
d
[verb]
3
The local war is likely to
escalate
into a global war.
a
n
v
d
[adjective]
2
Shelling from across the border caused tension to
escalate
further.
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n
v
d
[verb]
2
Such an attack could
escalate
into a widespread conflict, although I doubt it.
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n
v
d
[verb]
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On rare occasions a pupil may become distressed and every effort is made to de-
escalate
the situation.
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n
v
d
[verb]
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Will 's jealousy problems
escalate
when he gets stoned and in a jealous rage, tries to force himself on Sam at a party.
a
n
v
d
[verb]
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