heightened
intermediateB2/ˈhaɪtənd/ · height-ened
to make or become greater in amount, intensity, or degree.
Meanings
to make or become greater in amount, intensity, or degree.
کسی چیز کو مقدار، شدت یا درجے میں زیادہ کرنا یا بنانا۔
بلند کرنا
buland karna
Common Collocations
- heightened awareness
- heightened emotions
- heightened expectations
Example Sentences
The student's focus was heightened during the exam.
طالب علم کا دھیان امتحان کے دوران بلند ہوا۔
Talib-e-ilm ka dhyan imtihan ke doran buland hua.
Heightened security measures were implemented after the incident.
واقعے کے بعد بلند حفاظتی تدابیر نافذ کی گئیں۔
Waqiye ke baad buland hifazati tadabeer naafiz ki gayi.
Her passion for art was heightened after visiting the gallery.
گالری جانے کے بعد اس کا فن کے بارے میں جنون بلند ہوا۔
Gallery janay ke baad us ka fun ke bare mein junoon buland hua.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'heightened' as being 'higher' in intensity.
Imagine a mountain getting taller as you approach it, symbolizing an increase.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق کی شدت کو کچھ ایسے بڑھائیں، کہ یہ آتش محبت میں ہو دگنا اضافہ۔
Ishq ki shiddat ko kuch aise barhain, ke yeh aatish mohabbat mein ho dugna izafa.
Intensify the passion of love, so that it doubles in the fire of affection.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اونچائی کا راہگزر کمزور نہیں ہوتا۔
Unchai ka rahguzar kamzoor nahi hota.
The path to height is not weak.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "hēah" — tall, high
First known use: 15th century
The word 'heightened' is a past participle of 'heighten,' meaning to increase in height or intensity. The term evolved through Middle English and entered modern usage around the 16th century.