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Hardell Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary
Raising my eagerness
Hello.
A friend of mine wrote me that she had to postpone her message again. I wanted to respond that it makes me eagerer to see the message and I was doubtful about the verb 'raise' in the following sentence: "You're just raising my eagerness to see the message."
I was considering all the verbs which mean "to make greater" and which I (and my dictionary) knows and 'raise' is what I selected. But I don't feel very comfortable with it.
What verb would you use?
Thank you in advance.
A friend of mine wrote me that she had to postpone her message again. I wanted to respond that it makes me eagerer to see the message and I was doubtful about the verb 'raise' in the following sentence: "You're just raising my eagerness to see the message."
I was considering all the verbs which mean "to make greater" and which I (and my dictionary) knows and 'raise' is what I selected. But I don't feel very comfortable with it.
What verb would you use?
Thank you in advance.
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Typically the verb heighten is used for emotions or values.
- Typically the verb heighten is used for emotions or values.
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What do you mean by "heightening values"?
I can't google out any example so please, would you be so kind and write me a few?
Thank you.
I can't google out any example so please, would you be so kind and write me a few?
Thank you.
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The tension in the troops heightened as the enemy forces advanced.
The book's beautiful illustrations will heighten any child's interest in the story.
I want to heighten people's awareness of the plight of the abused animals.
The art of the old masters heightens one's sensitivity to worlds gone by.
The book's beautiful illustrations will heighten any child's interest in the story.
I want to heighten people's awareness of the plight of the abused animals.
The art of the old masters heightens one's sensitivity to worlds gone by.
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