heighten

/hˈa‍ɪtən/

/ˈhaɪtən/

to heighten

MAIN VERB

increase

synonyms : enhance

to become stronger

synonyms : rise

make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity

make more intense, stronger, or more marked

synonyms : compound

make (one's senses) more acute

synonyms : sharpen

to make something taller or to elevate it above its current position

Examples

1. The snack chips used a flavor enhancer that heightened the bold and tangy taste of the seasoning.

2. Musically heightened drama.

3. Colors and patterns heighten the mood of the scene.

4. Constant news about COVID-19 from all types of media can heighten fears about the disease.