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heighten

/ˈhaɪtən/

heightenverb

heightened

Past Simple

heightened

Past Participle

heightening

Gerund

/ˈhaɪtən/

Translations

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.

accentuer

The suspense in the movie was heightened by the eerie music.

Le suspense du film a été accentué par la musique inquiétante.

intensifier

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

heightengerund / present participle

Definitions

Increasing; rising; in the process of intensifying.

There is heightening concern over the economic outlook.

heightenpast participle

Definitions

Intensified; increased in degree, often describing feelings, states, or qualities.

There was a heightened sense of anticipation in the room.