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Britannica Dictionary definition of HEIGHTEN
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to increase the amount, degree, or extent of (something)
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increase
[+ object]
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The plan will only heighten tensions between the two groups.
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This tragedy has heightened our awareness of the need for improved safety measures.
[no object]
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Tensions between the two groups have heightened.
— heightened
adjective-
The meeting now has heightened [=more, greater] significance.
