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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These dynamics deepened influencer-follower relations in ways that brands couldn’t easily replicate.
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Kelley Cours Anderson, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
The company is deepening its on-the-ground presence, with 25 years in the market, co-design studios in China, and expansion in regional hubs such as Wuhan.
—Spriha Srivastava,charlotte Reed, CNBC, 16 Nov. 2025
Moore returns as Cami Miller, whose storyline deepens as the stakes expand across the oil fields.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Nov. 2025
As for Selena’s enduring legacy, Pérez says the passage of time has only deepened the meaning of their story.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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Kelley Cours Anderson, The Conversation, 17 Nov. 2025
The company is deepening its on-the-ground presence, with 25 years in the market, co-design studios in China, and expansion in regional hubs such as Wuhan.
—Spriha Srivastava,charlotte Reed, CNBC, 16 Nov. 2025
Moore returns as Cami Miller, whose storyline deepens as the stakes expand across the oil fields.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Nov. 2025
As for Selena’s enduring legacy, Pérez says the passage of time has only deepened the meaning of their story.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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