deepened; deepening
ˈdē-pə-niŋ 
ˈdēp-niŋ
: to make deep or deeper
: to become deeper or more profound
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Examples of deepen in a Sentence
They deepened the river so that larger boats could sail through.
Age had deepened the lines in his face.
The water deepens toward the center of the river.
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.
This class will deepen your understanding of economics.
Living in the country's capital had deepened her knowledge of politics.
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Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
As the moon harmonizes with the sun, keep things light to deepen your bond!
—USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
Trump wants to make that law permanent and deepen some of the tax cuts.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Embracing these traits strengthens resilience, deepens relationships, and lays the foundation for a fulfilling career.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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