Heighten

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪtÉ™n

Origin

From height + -en.

Full definition of heighten

Verb

1. To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
2. To carry forward; to advance; to increase; to augment; to aggravate; to intensify; to render more conspicuous; -- used of things, good or bad; as, to heighten beauty; to heighten a flavor or a tint.