Heighten and Spread

Heighten

Heighten verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.

Spread and heighten are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spread" instead a verb "Heighten".

Nearby Words: height, heightening

Spread

Spread verb - To become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number.
Usage example: dissatisfaction with the new administration is spreading rapidly

Heighten and spread are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Heighten" instead a verb "Spread".

Nearby Words: spreading, spreader

Common collocations

ability heighten ability spread ability
power heighten power spread power
hope heighten hope spread hope
idea heighten idea spread idea
Other words: fear, terror, effect.
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