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heighten

/ˈhaɪtən/

heightenverb

heightened

Past Simple

heightened

Past Participle

heightening

Gerund

/ˈhaɪtən/

Translations

обострять

The tension between the two countries began to heighten after the incident.

Напряженность между двумя странами начала обостряться после инцидента.

повышать

The government plans to heighten security measures at the airport.

Правительство планирует повысить меры безопасности в аэропорту.

усиливать

The artist used bright colors to heighten the emotional impact of the painting.

Художник использовал яркие цвета, чтобы усилить эмоциональное воздействие картины.

Additional translations

активизировать

интенсифицировать

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.