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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Popular freezer hacks include saving Parmesan rinds to deepen the flavor of soups, cutting up loaves of bread for toast, and even storing homemade jam without all the mess of canning.
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Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
My time in China deepened my belief in the potential for a shared future.
—Logan Spinner, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
But Kevin and his team are actually bringing to India the largest and the most deepened entertainment portfolio that India has ever seen.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The Freedom Caucus' move to introduce its own tax plan has further deepened divisions, complicating efforts to advance the proposal backed by House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith, a Republican from Missouri.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
My time in China deepened my belief in the potential for a shared future.
—Logan Spinner, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
But Kevin and his team are actually bringing to India the largest and the most deepened entertainment portfolio that India has ever seen.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
The Freedom Caucus' move to introduce its own tax plan has further deepened divisions, complicating efforts to advance the proposal backed by House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith, a Republican from Missouri.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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