Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪtən/
noun the act of making something higher or more intense
A1 The heighten of the mountain made it difficult to climb.
A2 The heighten of tensions between the two countries led to a conflict.
B1 The heighten of emotions in the room was palpable.
B2 The heighten of security measures at the airport caused delays.
C1 The heighten of sophistication in the design was evident.
C2 The heighten of competition in the market forced companies to innovate.
verb to make or become higher or more intense
A1 Eating spicy food can heighten your sense of taste.
A2 Listening to music can heighten your emotions.
B1 The use of bright colors in the painting helped to heighten the overall mood.
B2 The intense training program was designed to heighten the athletes' performance.
C1 The suspenseful plot twists in the novel served to heighten the reader's anticipation.
C2 The director used clever lighting techniques to heighten the dramatic effect of the scene.
formal The use of bright colors can heighten the visual appeal of the room.
informal Adding more spices can heighten the flavor of the dish.
slang Watching a horror movie late at night really heightens the spookiness.
figurative The tension in the room seemed to heighten as the argument escalated.
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