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rise vs heighten

heighten vs rise

rise is a noun but heighten is not a noun.

rise and heighten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rise Yes No Yes No
heighten No No Yes No
As verbs, rise and heighten are synonyms defined as:
  • rise and heighten: become more extreme
rise (noun) heighten (noun)
the act of changing location in an upward direction
increase in price or value
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
the amount a salary is increased
an increase in cost
a growth in strength or number or importance
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
a movement upward; rise above the ground
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
rise (verb) heighten (verb)
return from the dead increase the level of
get up and out of bed become more extreme
increase in value or to a higher point make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
become more extreme make more intense, stronger, or more marked
go up or advance make (one's senses) more acute
rise in rank or status increase the height of
exert oneself to meet a challenge
become heartened or elated
move upward
increase in volume
come to the surface
rise to one's feet
move to a better position in life or to a better job
come up, of celestial bodies
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
rise up
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between rise and heighten

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