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Heighten

Verb / ˈhaɪtʌn / Another word for heighten — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something higher or more intense

Synonyms & similar words

intensify sharpen raise enhance compound deepen rise increase elevate enhance intensify amplify augment boost escalate expand improve raise strengthen accentuate aggrandize enlarge exaggerate heighten inflate maximize multiply

Example sentences

  1. The spices will heighten the flavor of the soup.
  2. The fireworks show will heighten as the finale approaches.
  3. The artist used shading to heighten the contrast in the picture.
  4. The company will hire more employees to heighten productivity.
  5. The cheerleaders will heighten the crowd's excitement during the game.

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  • The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last. - Oscar Wilde
  • Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on. - Robert Frost

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