escalate
/ˈeskəleɪt/
es · ca · late
ˈes · kə · leɪt
English Definition
v. increase rapidly, intensify
Significado en Español
escalar, intensificar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
leo thang, tăng cường
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
scala(ladder, gradually rising)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “escalate”: As the debate continued, tensions between the two parties began to escalate.
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A
Decrease
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B
Simplify
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C
Intensify
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D
Diminish
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C — Intensify.
“escalate” means v. increase rapidly, intensify
Common questions about “escalate”
What does “escalate” mean?
escalate — v. increase rapidly, intensify. In Chinese: 逐步升级.
How do you pronounce “escalate”?
escalate is pronounced /ˈeskəleɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: es · ca · late.
Is “escalate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. escalate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “escalate”?
scala(ladder, gradually rising)
