Definition of Escalate

1. Verb. Increase in extent or intensity. "The Allies escalated the bombing"

Exact synonyms: Intensify, Step Up
Generic synonyms: Increase
Specialized synonyms: Redouble
Antonyms: De-escalate
Derivative terms: Escalation, Intensification, Intensity, Step-up

Definition of Escalate

1. to increase [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES] - See also: increase

Lexicographical Neighbors of Escalate

Es
ES46.5K esterase
Esaki
Esau
Esbach
Esbach's reagent
escadrille
escadrilles
escalade
escaladed
escalader
escaladers
escalades
escalading
escalado
escalate (current term)
escalated
escalates
escalating
escalation
escalations
escalator
escalators
escalatory
escalator clause
escalier
escaliers
escallop
escalloped
escalloping

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