Heighten Meaning in English
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Definition
To make something stronger, more intense, or increase its level. Commonly used for feelings, senses, or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral, commonly appears in writing and news. Often used with 'awareness,' 'tension,' 'interest,' 'security.' Not used for physical height; use 'raise' or 'increase' for numbers and quantities. 'Heightened' is a frequent adjective.
Spanish: aumentar - intensificarPortuguese (BR): aumentar - intensificarPortuguese (PT): aumentar - intensificarChinese (Simplified): 增强 - 加强Chinese (Traditional): 增強 - 加強Hindi: बढ़ाना - तीव्र करनाArabic: يزيد - يعززBengali: বাড়ানো - তীব্রতর করাRussian: усиливать - повышать (интенсивность)Japanese: 高めるVietnamese: làm tăng - làm mạnh thêmKorean: 고조시키다 - 높이다 (감정/상태)Turkish: artırmak - yoğunlaştırmakUrdu: بڑھانا - شدت پیدا کرناIndonesian: meningkatkan - memperkuat
Example Sentences
They want to heighten security at the airport.
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Music can heighten our emotions.
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The movie’s sound effects heighten the excitement.
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His comments only heightened the tension in the room.
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This news will likely heighten public concern.
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Try to heighten your awareness of what's happening around you.
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