verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of heighten form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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enhanceintensifysharpenadvanceaccelerateadd to

Example

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"To cause laughter without joining in greatly heightens the effect."

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