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(Entry 1 of 2)
as in increase, boost
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heightening
verb
present participle of heighten
Synonyms & Antonyms of heightening (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
- several controversial measures have heightened parental awareness of the impact of school policy decisions
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2
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
- heightened the hem on her skirt just a couple of inches
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