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heighten in Portuguese

heighten in Portuguese is aumentar, elevar — heighten means to increase the intensity, degree, or effect of something.

heighten in Portuguese

aumentar
verb
To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
elevar
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 Portuguese?

"heighten" in Portuguese is aumentar, elevar. 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 Portuguese, "heighten" is aumentar, elevar.

Are there other ways to say "heighten" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "heighten": aumentar, elevar.

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