deepen

verb

deep·​en ˈdē-pən How to pronounce deepen (audio)
deepened; deepening ˈdē-pə-niŋ How to pronounce deepen (audio)
ˈdēp-niŋ

transitive verb

: to make deep or deeper

intransitive verb

: to become deeper or more profound

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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Impulse ensured every elegant moment became a lasting memory, deepening guest engagement with the Veuve Clicquot brand in real time. Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Several Southeast Asian countries are deepening their security ties with the U.S., yet China remains the region’s largest trading partner. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 4 Nov. 2024 This experience endears the customer to the company and deepens the relationship. Shep Hyken, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 While many polling jurisdictions across the country are well-positioned to meet their staffing needs, there are still hundreds more that could use your help to fill last-minute recruitment gaps or deepen their standby pool of poll workers trained and ready for deployment. Carolina Lopez, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deepen 

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of deepen was in 1600

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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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deepen

verb
deep·​en ˈdē-pən How to pronounce deepen (audio)
deepened; deepening ˈdēp-(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce deepen (audio)
: to make or become deep or deeper

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