Meaning of the German Word "Steigern"

steigern
heighten

To make or become more intense.

Example Sentence

Die Musik diente dazu, die Spannung in der Szene zu steigern.

Other Meanings of This Word

To improve, increase, or encourage something.

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Definition: To make or become more intense.

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What is the CEFR level of the word "steigern"?

C1

What grammatical category does "steigern" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "steigern" belong to?

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