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heighten in French

heighten in French is hausser — heighten means to increase the intensity, degree, or effect of something.

heighten in French

hausser
verb
To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

What does "heighten" mean?

  1. verb To increase the intensity, degree, or effect of something.
    "The dim lighting heightened the sense of suspense."
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heighten in a sentence

  • The dim lighting heightened the sense of suspense.
  • Rising prices have heightened concerns about inflation.

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What is "heighten" in French?

"heighten" in French is hausser. heighten means: To increase the intensity, degree, or effect of something.

How do you use "heighten" in a sentence?

Example: "The dim lighting heightened the sense of suspense." In French, "heighten" is hausser.

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