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heighten

UK
/ˈhaɪtən/
US
/ˈhaɪtən/

Translations

heightenverb
heightened
Past Simple
heightened
Past Participle
heightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈhaɪtən/
US
/ˈhaɪtən/
rehausserPour améliorer l’effet, la qualité ou l’intensité.
The addition of spices heightened the flavor of the dish.
L’ajout d’épices a rehaussé la saveur du plat.
The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.
Le suspense du film a été accentué par la musique inquiétante.
The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.
Le suspense du film a été intensifié par la musique inquiétante.
Additional translations
éleverPour une hauteur physique.
Synonyms
increase
intensify
amplify
raise
elevate
enhance
boost
magnify
Antonyms
diminish
reduce
lower

Definitions

heightenverb
To increase the intensity, degree, or amount of something.
The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.
To make something higher or more elevated.
They plan to heighten the fence to improve security.
To enhance or improve the quality or effect of something.
The addition of spices heightened the flavor of the dish.
To become more intense, acute, or extreme.
Public anxiety heightened as reports of the outbreak spread.
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