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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Venus in Pisces from the 1st encourages you to deepen emotional bonds and allow vulnerability to replace fear.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
The black milk of creative fear flowed more freely in isolation, its darkness deepened by the intensification of maternal responsibility under crisis.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
Many of their veterans are in deepening slumps at the wrong time.
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Their bond deepened over the years, with Rosalynn being not only Carter's wife but also his closest adviser.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
The black milk of creative fear flowed more freely in isolation, its darkness deepened by the intensification of maternal responsibility under crisis.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
Many of their veterans are in deepening slumps at the wrong time.
—Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Their bond deepened over the years, with Rosalynn being not only Carter's wife but also his closest adviser.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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