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Heighten

/ˈhaɪtən/

To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

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📖 Definitions of "Heighten"

verb

1
To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
2
To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.
"to heighten a flavor or a tint"

🔄 Synonyms of "Heighten"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
enhanceverb	To augment or make something greater.
risenoun	(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
intensifyverb	(intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
compoundnoun	Anything made by combining several things.
deepenverb	(transitive) To make deep or deeper
sharpenverb	(transitive, sometimes figurative) To make sharp.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Heighten"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
enhanceverb	To augment or make something greater.
riseverb	(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
intensifyverb	(intransitive) To become intense, or more intense; to act with increasing power or energy.
deepenverb	(transitive) To make deep or deeper
compoundverb	(transitive) To form (a resulting mixture) by combining different elements, ingredients, or parts; to mingle with something else.
sharpenverb	(transitive, sometimes figurative) To make sharp.
escalateverb	(ambitransitive) To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.
elevateverb	(transitive) To raise (something) to a higher position.
increasingnoun	On the increase.
promoteverb	(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
increaseverb	(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten.
growverb	(ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
augmentverb	(transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement.
raisingnoun	Nurturing; cultivation; providing sustenance and protection for a living thing from conception to maturity.
enhancementnoun	An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.
expandverb	(transitive) To increase the extent, number, volume or scope of (something).
upgradeverb	(transitive) To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components.
strengthenverb	(transitive) To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
boostverb	Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.