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HEIGHTEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Heighten.

Heighten - as a verb

Become more extreme

Example: "The tension heightened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rise

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)
enhanceraise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compounddeepenheightenintensify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Increase the height of

Example: "The athletes kept jumping over the steadily heightened bars"

Make (one's senses) more acute

Example: "This drug will sharpen your vision"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharpen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compounddeepenheightenintensify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make more intense, stronger, or more marked

Example: "The efforts were intensified"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compounddeepenintensify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
increase
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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."
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Word Game Points

Is HEIGHTEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heighten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
HEIGHTEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HEIGHTEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heighten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HEIGHTEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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