🔺heighten

verb
/ˈhaɪtən/

Meaning

to make or become greater in intensity or degree

Example Sentences

The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.

Synonyms

increase, intensify, amplify, escalate

Antonyms

diminish, reduce

Collocations

heighten the tension, heighten awareness, heighten security

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