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Meaning of heighten
to increase or make something more intense or stronger
Etymology of heighten
The word "heighten" originated from the Old English words "hēah" meaning high and "þanian" meaning to make or cause, and the Middle English word "heighthen" meaning to make high or lofty
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of increasing or intensifying something, whether physical, emotional, or sensory
Synonyms
intensify
amplify
magnify
increase
enhance
augment
boost
elevate
escalate
sharpen
strengthen
deepen
enrich
broaden
expand
extend
prolong
prolongate
exaggerate
overstate
emphasize
stress
accentuate
dramatize
sensationalize
aggrandize
inflate
maximize
optimize
heighten
reinforce
fortify
consolidate
concentrate
focus
crystallize
clarify
define
refine
hone
acute
sensitive
vivid
pronounced
intense
potent
powerful
formidable
robust
resilient
vigorous
dynamic
energetic
lively
vivacious
resounding
sonorous
loud
strident
piercing
shrill
sharp
keen
trenchant
biting
pungent
acrid
caustic
Definitions
- To increase or make something more intense or stronger
- * To make something more striking or impressive
- * To raise something to a higher position or level
Usage Examples
- The music began to heighten the emotions of the crowd
- * The news of the accident served to heighten the sense of unease among the passengers
- * The bright lights and loud noises combined to heighten the excitement of the festival
Antonyms
decrease
reduce
lessen
diminish
lower
minimize
weaken
soften
mute
dull
moderate
temper
alleviate
mitigate
assuage
soothe
calm
tranquilize
placate
appease
quiet
still
hush
stifle
suppress
subdue
repress
depress
debase
degrade
debilitate
enfeeble
enervate
devitalize
exhaust
drain
deplete
dissipate
disperse
scatter