Further
Further verb - To help the growth or development of.
Heighten and further are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Heighten" instead a verb "Further".
Nearby Words: furthered, furthering
Heighten
Heighten verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.
Further and heighten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Further" instead a verb "Heighten".
Nearby Words: height, heightening
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- And to further heighten the dissonance, this song was featured in a Minnie Mouse cartoon special.
Source: Lyrical Dissonance / Music -
Both of them are freezing cold rather than burning hot, to further heighten their unnatural nature.
Source: Technicolor Fire -
Their tastes in fashion further heighten the difference.
Source: Huge Guy, Tiny Girl
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