Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Heighten.
Heighten - as a verb
Make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
Example: "Heightened interest"
Increase the level of
Example: "This will enhance your enjoyment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enhanceraiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
compounddeepenheightenintensifyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Increase the height of
Example: "The athletes kept jumping over the steadily heightened bars"
Example Sentences
"The suspense in the movie heightens as the main character enters the dark room."
"Adding more spices will heighten the flavor of the dish."
"The artist used bright colors to heighten the impact of her painting."
"Exercise can heighten your energy levels and improve your mood."
"The politician's aggressive speech only served to heighten tensions between the two countries."
Word Game Points
Is HEIGHTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heighten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HEIGHTEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is HEIGHTEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heighten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHEIGHTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is HEIGHTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heighten is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHEIGHTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.