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Common collocations with intense in American Collocation

intense adjective

US /ɪnˈtens/

very

extraordinarily
extremely
incredibly
really
so
too
very

Extraordinarily intense flavours are found in every dish.

rather

fairly
pretty
quite
rather

The sun can be quite intense and you should take care to drink plenty of fluids.

especially

particularly

The main focus of the meeting was on the drug industry, which is under particularly intense scrutiny at the moment.

physical sensation

aroma
cold
flavour
heat
pain

We have cooler springs and less intense heat during the summer.

feelings

desire
dislike
emotion
excitement
feeling
longing

Don’t feel embarrassed about crying as it helps when you release these intense emotions.

when something is considered or discussed

debate
scrutiny
speculation

The bank was subject of intense speculation yesterday, with analysts suggesting it would be nationalized.

when someone is thinking hard

concentration

This work demands intense concentration and it is very tiring.

pressure

pressure

Ministries will now come under intense pressure to change the law.

fighting

bombardment
fighting

The Allies attacked under cover of an intense bombardment.

competition

competition
rivalry

Intense competition ensures that only a few actors reach star billing.

be
become
get
grow
remain

The pressure got more intense in the second year of the course.