Heighten (verb)

1. To make or become higher.
2. To increase or cause to increase in degree, intensity, or amount.
3. To raise or bring to a higher level of intensity or excitement.
4. To raise or bring to a higher level of intensity or excitement.
5. To make more acute or intense.

Origin:

Middle english hehtenen, from old english hehþian; akin to old high german heizzan to heat, latin calescere to grow warm.

Examples:

1. The music heightened the mood of the party.
2. The situation was heightened by the presence of the media.
3. The color heightened the beauty of the painting.
4. The debate heightened tensions between the two countries.
5. The new product heightened interest in the company.