heighten
Example Sentences
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And Bennett thinks the heightened stakes and occasion will mean a less pugilistic occasion.
From BBC
Musically, trot is defined by its frequent use of minor scales and a distinctive vocal style marked by heavy vibrato and kkeokgi - a technique that bends notes to heighten emotional expression.
From BBC
It’s both timely and necessary, especially in an era of rising grocery prices and heightened awareness of what and how we eat.
From Salon
WSJ: The Greenland crisis seemed to heighten the sense of economic sovereignty being important to achieve, especially with AI.
“The heightened uncertainty that the market faces over the next two weeks suggests that oil prices are likely to continue to price in a large risk premium,” the analysts said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
