steepen
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verb \ˈstē-pən, -pəm\steep·enedsteep·en·ing \ˈstē-pə-niŋ, ˈstēp-niŋ\
Definition of STEEPEN
intransitive verb
: to become steeper
transitive verb
: to make steeper
See Examples of STEEPEN
- The path steepened as we approached the summit.
- A large glacier steepened the side of the mountain.
First Known Use of STEEPEN
1847
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