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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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Since its inception, Black August has served as a time to honor Black freedom fighters, deepen our political education and recommit to the struggle for liberation.
—Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Both issues have been the subject of broader tensions within the Republican Party, as deepening divides have emerged between lawmakers over the conflict in Gaza and as the Trump Administration has faced fierce backlash from the President’s MAGA base over Epstein.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Venus in Pisces from the 1st encourages you to deepen emotional bonds and allow vulnerability to replace fear.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Since its inception, Black August has served as a time to honor Black freedom fighters, deepen our political education and recommit to the struggle for liberation.
—Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Both issues have been the subject of broader tensions within the Republican Party, as deepening divides have emerged between lawmakers over the conflict in Gaza and as the Trump Administration has faced fierce backlash from the President’s MAGA base over Epstein.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
Venus in Pisces from the 1st encourages you to deepen emotional bonds and allow vulnerability to replace fear.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deepen
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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