heighten

//ˈhaɪ.tən//
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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.

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