This is the 2294th most frequent Japanese word.
高まる
"高まる" means "to rise, to increase, or to become heightened."
In this sentence, 高まる is used to express the increase or intensification of expectations (期待). It highlights the notion of a growing or heightening state regarding an emotional or anticipatory aspect.
期待が高まる中、彼はそのイベントに向けて準備を進めている。
Amidst rising expectations, he is preparing for the event.
Here, 高まる signifies the act of becoming more intense or heightened, referring to the level of concentration (集中力) in certain conditions or situations.
その試合での彼の集中力は一層高まった。
His concentration further heightened during that match.
高まる is employed to describe the increasing intensity or fervor (熱気) of discussions within a specified context, showing the dynamic shift in atmosphere or engagement.