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to heighten
01
to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something
Transitive: to heighten intensity or degree of something
02
to raise something above its current position
Transitive: to heighten sth
03
to increase in intensity, magnitude, or extent
Intransitive
04
to become more severe
Intransitive
05
to enhance or sharpen one's sensory perceptions, such as sight, hearing, taste, touch, or smell
Transitive: to heighten sensory perceptions or awareness
heighten
v
height
n
heightening
adj
heightening
adj
Example
Recent technological advancements have heightened our dependence on digital devices.
The unexpected news heightened tensions among the team members.
Recent events have heightened concerns about cybersecurity.
The unexpected price hike heightened concerns among consumers.
The heated argument was continuously heightening tensions within the group.
