deepen
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEEPEN
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to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper
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They deepened the river so that larger boats could sail through.
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Age had deepened the lines in his face.
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The water deepens toward the center of the river.
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to become or to cause (something, such as a feeling or emotion) to become stronger or more powerful
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The experience deepened [=strengthened] his love for acting.
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Her powerful words deepened our commitment to the cause.
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The vacation together deepened their relationship with each other.
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The mystery was deepened by her silence.
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Their friendship deepened [=grew deeper] with time.
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to make (your knowledge, understanding, etc.) fuller or more complete
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This class will deepen your understanding of economics.
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Living in the country's capital had deepened her knowledge of politics.
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to become or to cause (something) to become worse or more severe
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The government's policies have deepened the country's economic recession.
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The situation is deepening the divisions between the two groups.
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These divisions have deepened over the years.
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to become or to cause (something, such as a person's voice) to become lower in sound
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His voice has deepened over the years.
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Time has deepened his voice.
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to become darker or stronger in color
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The sunset deepened from a pale yellow to a bright orange.
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Rather than fading, the colors deepened in tone.
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The sky deepened to a dark blue.
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◊ To deepen your breathing is to take more air into your lungs when you breathe.
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It confirmed our deepening suspicions that she was planning to leave.
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A deepening [=worsening] financial crisis threatened the economy.
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the country's deepening poverty
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deepening shadows [=shadows that are becoming darker]
