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Heighten

usgb/ˈhaɪtn/Volume
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Physical AlterationPlay
Use 'heighten' when speaking about making a physical object taller, not when making abstract concepts taller. SlideShe heightened the shelf to accommodate larger books.
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Visual ClarityPlay
'Heighten' often relates to improving sight or perspective by increasing elevation. SlideHe heightened the camera to capture the entire scene.