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verb
- 1. make or become deep or deeper: "the crisis deepened"
The meaning of DEEPEN is to make deep or deeper. How to use deepen in a sentence.
to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way: Over the years, her love for him deepened. The economic crisis is deepening. We must try not to deepen existing splits within the party. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way: Over the years, her love for him deepened. The economic crisis is deepening. We must try not to deepen existing splits within the party. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
make more intense, stronger, or more marked. “This event only deepened my convictions”. synonyms: compound, heighten, intensify. see more. verb. become more intense. “His dislike for raw fish only deepened in Japan”. synonyms: intensify.
1. verb. If a situation or emotion deepens or if something deepens it, it becomes stronger and more intense. If this is not stopped, the financial crisis will deepen. [VERB] If anything, Sloan's uneasiness deepened. [VERB] Surviving tough times can really deepen your relationship. [VERB noun] 2. verb.
Deepen definition: to make or become deep or deeper. See examples of DEEPEN used in a sentence.
verb. 1. intensify, increase, grow, strengthen, reinforce, escalate, magnify, augment Sloane's uneasiness deepened. Further job losses deepened the gloom. 2. extend, develop, encourage, promote, foster, stimulate, nurture, cultivate an opportunity to deepen your understanding of people.
Definition of deepen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
deepen meaning: 1. to become deeper, or to make something become deeper: 2. to become worse, or to make something…. Learn more.
: to become or to cause (something, such as a feeling or emotion) to become stronger or more powerful. [+ object] The experience deepened [= strengthened] his love for acting. Her powerful words deepened our commitment to the cause. The vacation together deepened their relationship with each other. The mystery was deepened by her silence.
