Synonyms of heightens

heightens

verb

present tense third-person singular of heighten

1

as in intensifies

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

• intensifies
• enhances
• deepens
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• amplifies
• accentuates
• boosts
• sharpens
• broadens
• redoubles
• magnifies
• expands
• emphasizes
• steps up
• augments
• lengthens
• extends
• amps (up)
• accelerates
• maximizes
• enforces
• enlarges
• beefs (up)
• quickens
• hastens
• points (up)
• stresses
• exacerbates
• enlivens
• aggravates
• supplements
• restrengthens
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduces
• decreases
• diminishes
• lessens
• weakens
• moderates
• tones (down)
• abates
• subdues
• recedes
• subsides
• wanes
• alleviates
• lightens
• eases
• tapers (off)
• dwindles
• lets up (on)

2

as in lifts

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

• lifts
• elevates
• raises
• uplifts
• boosts
• upholds
• ups
• hoists
• heaves
• perks (up)
• rises
• hikes
• takes up
• picks up
• ascends
• cranes
• jacks (up)
• hefts
• mounts
• upraises
• upends
• rears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowers
• drops
• falls
• descends
• plunges
• pushes
• dips
• slips
• depresses
• bears
• presses
• sinks
• pitches
• submerges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heightens

The moon’s recent ingress into Leo and close proximity to Jupiter heightens our self-confidence, self-expression and desire to be seen. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

That heightens buyer enthusiasm and makes the whole process more addictive. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026

That heightens the risk that Facebook and Instagram users will be targeted in deceptive deepfakes, NBC News reported. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

So, while the Dodgers crawled out of the hole with a season-high 17 hits, the steep cost heightens the pressure on the rest of the rotation the rest of the series. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Adult males go through musth, a periodic condition that heightens their aggression. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Trump responded by saying their decision only heightens the importance of Congress passing the SAVE America Act, his effort to rewrite voter eligibility laws. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 30 June 2026

The announcements come as the rapid expansion of AI data centers heightens demand for computing power, exacerbating a chip shortage. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Thus, as the business case bar for acceptable returns rises to reflect these realities as well as economic uncertainty, capital discipline heightens. — Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026