steepen

steep·en

verb \ˈstē-pən, -p^əm\

steep·enedsteep·en·ing\ˈstē-pə-niŋ, ˈstēp-niŋ\

Definition of STEEPEN

intransitive verb

: to become steeper

transitive verb

: to make steeper

Examples of STEEPEN

1. The path steepened as we approached the summit.
2. A large glacier steepened the side of the mountain.

First Known Use of STEEPEN

1847

Rhymes with STEEPEN

cheapen, deepen