heighten

verb4 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.5

greatly heighten8.0

to increase something by a large amount

dramatically heighten7.8

to increase something significantly or in a very noticeable way

further heighten7.5

to add to an already increasing feeling or situation

serve to heighten6.5

used to say that something has the effect of increasing a feeling or quality

Collocations with "heighten"

... + heighten

anticipation anxiety awareness concern contrast drama effect expectation fear feeling impression need perception pressure risk sense suspicion tension