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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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
However, consumer advocates argued the agreement held the line on even higher increases and halted further policy cancellations that have deepened a crisis in the state’s insurance industry.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
However, consumer advocates argued the agreement held the line on even higher increases and halted further policy cancellations that have deepened a crisis in the state’s insurance industry.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
His family is suing the company, alleging that the AI companion deepened his despair, says O’Neill.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
Paugh also noted how Williams has gone beyond traditional logo placement with its business-to-business partnerships and deepened those relationships.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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