Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escalate
verb
/ˈɛskəˌleɪt/
Definition
To increase or intensify in severity, magnitude, or scope.
Examples
- The argument quickly escalated into a full-blown fight.
- If we don’t address the issue now, it will only escalate further.
- Prices have escalated due to high demand and low supply.
Meaning
To make something worse, larger, or more serious, often used in the context of conflicts or situations that become more intense.
Synonyms
- increase
- intensify
- amplify
- heighten
- expand
