intensifica
1. makes something higher in physical dimension
The architect heightens the ceiling to create a more spacious feel.
O arquiteto aumenta a altura do teto para criar uma sensação mais espaçosa.
2. increases the intensity, strength, or degree of something
The dramatic music heightens the tension in the movie scene.
A música dramática intensifica a tensão na cena do filme.
3. makes something more acute or pronounced
The conflict heightens awareness of the social issues.
O conflito intensifica a consciência sobre os problemas sociais.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts, 'heightens' is widely used in literary, academic, and formal discourse to describe increasing emotional intensity, awareness, or physical dimensions. It's particularly common in film criticism, psychology, and architecture discussions.
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