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heightens

verb
SayHY-tuhnz/ˈhaɪtənz/

1 meaning of heightens

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular present of heighten. Use this form with he, she, it, or a single thing.

    Loud music heightens her excitement before a big game.

    The dark, quiet room heightens his fear of every small noise.

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heightens is a form of heighten

heighten, verb: To make a feeling or quality stronger, greater, or more intense. Full entry

Forms
heightenheightens he/she/itheightening -ing formheightened past tense, past participle
Spelling
heighten → heightens: add -s

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