heighten

highlight

v. to cause to become greater

n. height (1. a very high level of achievement or success 2.a very great level or degree)

adj. heightened

Syn. intensify

A very successful interview can heighten a candidate's chances to get a job.
The public teas in a heightened state of nervousness as the hurricane approached.
to heighten a wall.
As she waited, her excitement heightened.

The dramatic lighting heightened the effect of the exhibition.
There are fears that the march will heighten racial tension.
Increased levels of fat in the diet could heighten the risk of cancer.
heighten (somebody's) awareness (of something) (=make people realize something more clearly)

The case has heightened public awareness of the problem.
He reached the dizzy heights of the national finals.
They took ice dancing to new heights .
War fever had reached new heights.
It’s the height of stupidity to go sailing when you can’t swim.
She always dresses in the height of fashion.
at the height of the storm/the tourist season.
when the crisis/the famine was at its height.