heighten
//ˈhaɪ.tən//
Verb
heightenInfinitive
heightenPresent tense
heightenedPast tense
heightenedPast participle
heighteningPresent participle
heightensThird-person singular
1
To make or become more intense, stronger, or more pronounced.
The music heightened the tension in the movie scene.
2
To increase the height of something; to raise higher.
They decided to heighten the fence to improve privacy.