Nothing heightens the urgency of homework like realizing it’s due in five minutes and the printer has decided to retire.
The smell of Dad’s “experimental” cooking heightened our need to suddenly remember we had dinner plans somewhere else.
To heighten the spookiness of our ghost story, the lights suddenly went out—because Dad forgot to pay the electric bill.
Our teacher tried to heighten our interest in math by saying, “Someday you’ll use this to figure out pizza slices,” and suddenly we were all listening.
Scientists say that roller coasters heighten your adrenaline levels.
A small boy blows on a candle. He pulls a curtain to heighten the light on the photo, to heighten the color in the frame, to heighten the warmth of the room, to heighten the smell of coffee, to heighten the sound of rain. Each move makes the room feel braver. He laughs and puts the candle back.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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