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Opposite Of Diminish Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HEIGHTEN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HEIGHTEN

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199%8Exact Match!
218%5Diminish
318%4Diminish

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "HEIGHTEN" which means:

    verb
  • • Become more extreme
  • • Make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
  • • Increase the level of
  • • Increase the height of
  • • Make (one's senses) more acute
  • • Make more intense, stronger, or more marked

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The suspense in the movie heightens as the main character enters the dark room."
  • • "Adding more spices will heighten the flavor of the dish."

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New York Times31 Aug 2007 Across 59
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