NYT Dictionary

HEIGHTEN

/ˈhaɪ̯.tən/
VerbHEIGHT-enheight-en · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024

Meaning

To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English heightenen, hyghtenen, equivalent to height + -en (verbal suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

riseenhanceraisesharpenintensifycompounddeepenaccelerateadornadvance

Antonyms

lessen

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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