forhøye

Forhøye is a Norwegian verb meaning to raise or increase something to a higher level. The word combines the prefix for- with the adjective høye (high) and is used to describe making quantities, levels, or conditions higher than before. It is commonly found in formal or technical contexts, such as economics, policy, and administration, but can also appear in everyday language when describing deliberate increases.

Usage and nuances

Forhøye is used transively with a direct object. Typical contexts include prices, taxes, salaries, thresholds, or standards. For example, one might say that a company intends to forhøye prices, or that regulations seek to forhøye environmental standards. The term often carries a sense of official or planned action, as opposed to a casual or spontaneous increase. In some cases, it may be substituted by synonyms such as øke (to increase) or heve (to raise), though forhøye can imply a formal or targeted elevation.

Related forms and related terms

The noun form for the act of raising is forhøyning or forhøyelse, depending on context and dialect. Related verbs include øke and heve, which are more general for increases or lifting. The concept also appears in phrases dealing with leveling or heightening in measurement or policy.

See also

øke, heve, forhøyning, forhøyelse, increases in prices or standards.