Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: heighten
IPA transcription: [h'aɪtən]
verb meaning of the word
  • 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.