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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

escalate

/ɛˈskæleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does escalate mean?

verb

to make something more serious or difficult, or to increase the level of conflict or violence in a situation. To increase the level of intensity or severity of something.

Example

"The situation escalated quickly after the argument."

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