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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—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
The country has sought to distance itself from Moscow, while deepening its relations with Europe.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Will Fan, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The fires — expected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history — have deepened a crisis in the state’s home insurance market that was already reeling before the devastation came.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
The country has sought to distance itself from Moscow, while deepening its relations with Europe.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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