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escalate

/ˈeskəleɪt/
es · ca · late ˈes · kə · leɪt
English Definition
v. increase rapidly, intensify
中文释义
逐步升级
Significado en Español
escalar, intensificar
한국어 뜻
확대되다, 격화되다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
leo thang, tăng cường
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Example Sentence

The argument escalated quickly.

争论迅速升级。

Synonyms
intensify increase
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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.

  1. A Decrease
  2. B Simplify
  3. C Intensify
  4. D Diminish
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C — Intensify. “escalate” means v. increase rapidly, intensify

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A small disagreement can quickly ______ into a serious, angry fight.

  1. A shrink
  2. B fade
  3. C escalate
  4. D ease
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C — escalate. “escalate” means v. increase rapidly, intensify

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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.

How do you use “escalate” in a sentence?

The argument escalated quickly. (争论迅速升级。)

What are synonyms for “escalate”?

intensify, increase — all close in meaning to escalate (v. increase rapidly, intensify).

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)

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