heighten
[ˈhaɪtən]
Heighten means to make something more impressive or noticeable, often by adding details or emphasizing its importance.
When we talk about heightening something, it usually means making an effort to bring attention to it. For example, a movie might heighten the drama of a scene with special effects or music that gets your heart racing. A speaker might try to heighten their audience's awareness of an issue by sharing personal stories or statistics. Even everyday things like lighting can help heighten the atmosphere in a room.
How common is "heighten"?
Word heighten is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
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