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Heighten

/hˈaɪtən/
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(verb) To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

Humanitarian organizations fear the ongoing impasse and the hostile rhetoric could heighten local xenophobia.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The loud music and bright lights were designed to ____ the excitement of the crowd at the concert.

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