heighten
verbHow to pronounce heighten:
Definition of heighten:
- heighten (verb):
- to make or become higher or more intense
- to increase the amount or degree of augment
Synonyms for heighten:
enhanceintensifycompoundraiseAntonyms for heighten:
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