Synonyms of heighten

heighten

verb

ˈhī-tᵊn 

1

as in to intensify

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensify
• enhance
• deepen
• strengthen
• consolidate
• reinforce
• amplify
• accentuate
• boost
• broaden
• sharpen
• redouble
• magnify
• expand
• step up
• augment
• emphasize
• beef (up)
• extend
• lengthen
• maximize
• accelerate
• enforce
• amp (up)
• hasten
• point (up)
• supplement
• enlarge
• quicken
• exacerbate
• stress
• enliven
• aggravate
• reenforce
• jazz (up)
• restrengthen

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• moderate
• tone (down)
• abate
• weaken
• subdue
• alleviate
• recede
• subside
• ease
• lighten
• let up (on)
• dwindle
• wane
• taper (off)

2

as in to lift

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lift
• elevate
• raise
• uplift
• boost
• uphold
• hoist
• take up
• heave
• hike
• up
• perk (up)
• jack (up)
• rise
• crane
• pick up
• heft
• ascend
• upraise
• mount
• rear
• upend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lower
• drop
• fall
• descend
• slip
• push
• dip
• plunge
• bear
• depress
• press
• pitch
• sink
• submerge

Examples of heighten in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many are hoping the central bank cuts interest rates in September, especially as recessionary fears heighten. —Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2024

Several agents told IndyStar that the new rules heighten the stakes of initial buyer consultations. —Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Aug. 2024

Trump's conversation with Elon Musk heightened EVs in 2024 election discourse. —Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2024

Security for the upcoming shows will be heightened and fans have been encouraged not to gather outside the stadium. —Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024