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heighten excitement

[/ˈhaɪtn̩ ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/]
verb phrase
intensificar a excitação; aumentar o entusiasmo
1. to increase or intensify the feeling of excitement or enthusiasm
The announcement of the winner helped heighten excitement in the crowd.
O anúncio do vencedor ajudou a intensificar a excitação na multidão.
2. to make an experience more thrilling or engaging
Special effects heighten excitement during the movie climax.
Os efeitos especiais intensificam a excitação durante o clímax do filme.
NYC Slang
amp up the hype; juice up the buzz; get people hyped
Synonyms
increase excitementamplify enthusiasmintensify thrillboost anticipationescalate excitementmagnify suspense
Antonyms
diminish excitementreduce enthusiasmlower excitementdampen spiritssubdue emotion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentar a excitação; intensificar o entusiasmo
commonly used in casual and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
turbinar a animação; subir o astral
more colloquial, informal usage
São Paulo
intensificar a excitação; potencializar a adrenalina
common in urban and business contexts
Portugal
intensificar a excitação; aumentar o entusiasmo
formal equivalent, similar to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the bar
turn up the heat
raise the stakes
stir up excitement
build momentum
add fuel to the fire
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