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heighten

The word “heighten” has 2 syllables: height-en

It's pronounced as /ˈhaɪtən/

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In the thesaurus, “heighten” has 57 synonyms and 42 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for heighten along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for heighten

Antonyms for heighten

Meanings of heighten

  • verb
    1. To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
    2. To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.

Example Sentences

  • The suspenseful music helped heighten the tension in the movie.
  • Bright colors can heighten the visual appeal of a painting.
  • The speech was intended to heighten public awareness of the issue.
  • Lack of sleep may heighten feelings of stress and anxiety.
  • The coach used encouraging words to heighten the team’s confidence.

On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to heighten, such as: abate, abridge, accelerate, accentuate, add to, aggravate, alleviate.

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