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to heighten
01
aumentar, intensificar
to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something
Transitive: to heighten intensity or degree of something
Exemplos
Recent technological advancements have heightened our dependence on digital devices.
Os recentes avanços tecnológicos aumentaram nossa dependência de dispositivos digitais.
02
elevar, aumentar
to raise something above its current position
Transitive: to heighten sth
Exemplos
The artist used a pedestal to heighten the sculpture, ensuring that it was visible and impactful in the gallery space.
O artista usou um pedestal para elevar a escultura, garantindo que ela fosse visível e impactante no espaço da galeria.
03
aumentar, intensificar
to increase in intensity, magnitude, or extent
Intransitive
Exemplos
The fear of a recession heightened as stock prices plummeted.
O medo de uma recessão aumentou com a queda dos preços das ações.
04
intensificar, aumentar
to become more severe
Intransitive
Exemplos
As the storm approached, fears among residents heightened with each passing hour.
À medida que a tempestade se aproximava, os medos entre os residentes aumentavam a cada hora que passava.
05
aumentar, aguçar
to enhance or sharpen one's sensory perceptions, such as sight, hearing, taste, touch, or smell
Transitive: to heighten sensory perceptions or awareness
Exemplos
Certain medications can heighten the sense of touch, making the skin more sensitive to stimuli.
Certos medicamentos podem aumentar o sentido do tato, tornando a pele mais sensível a estímulos.
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