Synonyms:
heighten, rise
Meaning: become more extreme; "The tension heightened"
Synonyms:
heighten
Meaning: make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity; "heightened interest"
Synonyms:
enhance, heighten, raise
Meaning: increase; "This will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension"
Usage examples
Several circumstances occurred immediately after this fit of Wyatt which contributed to heighten the curiosity with which I was already possessed.
This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event.
All this only served to heighten the effect of this striking scene; and as the light faded away, I looked with increasing curiosity upon the group at the top of the pyramid.
So worldly ambitions and family considerations, as well as the noblest cravings of the soul, combined to heighten in the Countess a sentiment that is strong in every woman's heart.