heighten
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(verb) make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity; "heightened interest" |
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Related Words: increase |
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(verb) become more extreme; "The tension heightened" |
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Synonyms: rise |
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Related Words: increase |
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(verb) increase the height of |
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Related Words: bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise |
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(verb) increase; "This will enhance your enjoyment"; "heighten the tension" |
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Synonyms: enhance, raise |
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Related Words: compound, deepen, heighten, intensify |
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(verb) make more acute; as of one's senses; "This drug will sharpen your vision" |
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Synonyms: sharpen |
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Related Words: compound, deepen, heighten, intensify, subtilize |
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(verb) make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her", "Potsmokers claim it heightens their awareness" |
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Synonyms: compound, deepen, intensify |
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Related Words: amplify, enhance, fan, heat up, heighten, hot up, increase, raise, screw up, sharpen |
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