heighten
heigh
ˈhaɪ
hai
ten
tən
tēn
British pronunciation
/ˈhaɪtən/

Definition och betydelse av "heighten"på engelska

to heighten
01

höja, öka

to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something
Transitive: to heighten intensity or degree of something
to heighten definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The heated argument was continuously heightening tensions within the group.
Den heta diskussionen höjde kontinuerligt spänningarna inom gruppen.
02

höja, öka

to raise something above its current position
Transitive: to heighten sth
to heighten definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The artist used a pedestal to heighten the sculpture, ensuring that it was visible and impactful in the gallery space.
Konstnären använde en piedestal för att höja skulpturen, vilket säkerställde att den var synlig och effektfull i galleriutrymmet.
03

höja, intensifiera

to increase in intensity, magnitude, or extent
Intransitive
example
Exempel
The political unrest in the region heightened as protests escalated into violence.
Den politiska oron i regionen ökade när protester eskalerade till våld.
04

höja, förvärra

to become more severe
Intransitive
example
Exempel
Concerns over the pandemic 's impact on the economy have heightened in recent weeks.
Oron över pandemins inverkan på ekonomin har ökat de senaste veckorna.
05

höja, skärpa

to enhance or sharpen one's sensory perceptions, such as sight, hearing, taste, touch, or smell
Transitive: to heighten sensory perceptions or awareness
example
Exempel
Spending time in nature can heighten one's appreciation for the beauty of the world.
Att tillbringa tid i naturen kan höja uppskattningen för världens skönhet.
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