CEFR B1

heightening

verb

Meaning

To make or become greater in intensity, degree, or amount.

Examples

The government tried to heighten security measures after the attack.
His anxiety was heightened by the constant noise.

Synonyms: increase, intensify, escalate, amplify

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heightening (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪtn/

Definition

To make or become greater in intensity, degree, or amount.

Examples

The government tried to heighten security measures after the attack.
His anxiety was heightened by the constant noise.
The new evidence will likely heighten public interest in the case.

How to Use heightening

heighten [noun] (collocation): To increase the level or intensity of something. — "The crisis served to heighten fears of a wider conflict."
be heightened (collocation): To have been increased in intensity or degree. — "Public concern was heightened by the recent incidents."

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