Kõrgendab

Kõrgendab is an Estonian verb form meaning raises or elevates. It is the third-person singular present tense of the verb kõrgendama, which denotes to raise, elevate, or heighten, either physically or figuratively. The infinitive is kõrgendada, and the related noun form is kõrgendamine.

Etymology and grammar: The verb stems from the root kõrg- related to height, with the infinitive suffix -enda forming kõrgendada. In the present tense the ending -b signals third-person singular: ta kõrgendab. Like other Estonian verbs, it can take a direct object in contexts of physical elevation or of increasing intensity, level, or prominence.

Usage: Kõrgendab is used for both literal and figurative elevation. Physically, it can describe lifting or raising something to a higher position. Figuratively, it can refer to heightening a mood, a level of importance, or the intensity of a situation. In everyday Estonian, the form appears in statements about someone or something increasing height, volume, or degree.

Examples: In a sentence, ta kõrgendab oma häält, et teda kuuldaks. This illustrates raising the voice to be heard. In literary or analytical language, kõrgendab can convey the idea of increasing emphasis, significance, or impact within a narrative or argument.

See also: kõrgendama, kõrgendamine.