Textual thesaurus for "heighten"

(verb) intensify, deepen, compound

make more intense, stronger, or more marked

The efforts were intensified, Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her; Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness; This event only deepened my convictions

(verb) enhance, raise

increase

This will enhance your enjoyment; heighten the tension

(verb) sharpen

make (one's senses) more acute

This drug will sharpen your vision

(verb) rise

become more extreme

The tension heightened