heighten

Verb

Meaning

To carry forward; to advance; to increase; to augment; to aggravate; to intensify; to render more conspicuous; -- used of things, good or bad; as, to heighten beauty; to heighten a flavor or a tint.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rise raise compound enhance intensify deepen sharpen increase better turn develop improve grow advance extend

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Antonyms

lessen bob lower better fall reduce

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Hypernyms

increase raise compound lift elevate deepen

Hyponyms

raise fan enhance amplify sharpen potentiate

Phrases with the word

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Derivatives

heightened heightening

Examples

The efforts were intensified Source: Internet

Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her Source: Internet

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This event only deepened my convictions Source: Internet

This will enhance your enjoyment Source: Internet

heighten the tension Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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