Cool MateMeaning of Heighten
if a feeling or an effect heightens, or something heightens it, it becomes stronger or increases
In simple words: To make something stronger or more intense.
Heighten in a sentence
- Tension has heightened after the recent bomb attack.
- The campaign is intended to heighten public awareness of the disease.
- His breakdown was followed by a period of heightened activity.
- Fears of a pandemic were heightened by rising case numbers.
- The drug is said to give users a heightened sense of well-being.
How to use Heighten
Use 'heighten' in contexts where you want to emphasize an increase in sensation or effect. It's appropriate for formal and neutral contexts but may feel out of place in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
heighten + object
Memory hint
Think of 'heighten' as reaching a higher level of something, like elevating the volume.
Related words
Collocations with Heighten
- dramatically
- greatly
- further
- serve to
Common mistakes with Heighten
- Confused with 'hasten' — meaning to speed up.
- Using 'heighten' with an incorrect noun (e.g., 'heighten a person' instead of 'heighten awareness').
Heighten appears in
Heighten in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يزيد من حدة، يرفع
لجعل شيء ما أقوى أو أكثر حدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাড়ানো
কোনো কিছুকে আরও শক্তিশালী বা তীব্র করে তোলা।
- GermanDeutsch
erhöhen, steigern
Etwas stärker oder intensiver machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Aumentar, intensificar
Hacer que algo sea más fuerte o más intenso.
- Persianفارسی
افزایش دادن
برای قویتر یا شدیدتر کردن چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Accentuer, Augmenter
Rendre quelque chose plus fort ou plus intense.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बढ़ाना
किसी चीज़ को ज़्यादा मज़बूत या तीव्र बनाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Aumentare, intensificare
Rendere qualcosa più forte o più intenso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aumentar
Tornar algo mais forte ou mais intenso.
- RussianРусский
Усилить, повысить
Сделать что-то сильнее или интенсивнее.
- Urduاردو
بڑھانا، شدت اختیار کرنا
کسی چیز کو مضبوط یا زیادہ شدید بنانا۔
- Chinese中文
加剧, 提高
使某事更强烈或更剧烈。
More words like Heighten
- Intensify
- Increase
- Elevate
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Frequently asked questions about Heighten
What does Heighten mean?
To make something stronger or more intense.
What is the definition of Heighten?
if a feeling or an effect heightens, or something heightens it, it becomes stronger or increases
How do you use Heighten in a sentence?
Tension has heightened after the recent bomb attack.
Can you give another example of Heighten?
The campaign is intended to heighten public awareness of the disease.
What are synonyms for Heighten?
Common alternatives include intensify, amplify, increase, elevate.
What is the opposite of Heighten?
Opposite meanings include lower, reduce, diminish.
What words go with Heighten?
It commonly pairs with dramatically, greatly, further, serve to.
What are common mistakes when using Heighten?
Confused with 'hasten' — meaning to speed up. Using 'heighten' with an incorrect noun (e.g., 'heighten a person' instead of 'heighten awareness').
How do you pronounce Heighten?
US: /["/ˈhaɪtn/","/ˈhaɪtnz/","/ˈhaɪtnd/","/ˈhaɪtnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhaɪtn/","/ˈhaɪtnz/","/ˈhaɪtnd/","/ˈhaɪtnɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Heighten?
Use 'heighten' in contexts where you want to emphasize an increase in sensation or effect. It's appropriate for formal and neutral contexts but may feel out of place in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Heighten?
"Heighten" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.