deepened; deepening
ˈdē-pə-niŋ 
ˈdēp-niŋ
: to make deep or deeper
: 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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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.
—Diane Goldstein, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Without a pipeline of physicians rooted in these communities, shortages persist and deepen.
—Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026
Both companies envision a long-term venture with future seasonal drops, aiming to introduce Hollister to new customers and deepen engagement with existing ones.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
In the years following 2020, cities nationwide experienced alarming increases in homicides, shootings and other crime as the COVID-19 pandemic upended daily life, destabilized local economies and deepened distrust in public institutions.
—Diane Goldstein, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Without a pipeline of physicians rooted in these communities, shortages persist and deepen.
—Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams, STAT, 19 June 2026
Both companies envision a long-term venture with future seasonal drops, aiming to introduce Hollister to new customers and deepen engagement with existing ones.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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