deepened; deepening
ˈdē-pə-niŋ 
ˈdēp-niŋ
: to make deep or deeper
: to become deeper or more profound
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
As the humanitarian crisis has deepened, labor leaders and politicians, including President Biden, have faced more pressure from activists to call for a cease-fire.
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Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
But even as El-Haddad grapples with feelings of overwhelm and hopelessness, her resolve to honor the holiday has only deepened.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Though fitness had already been a big part of her journey, Megan deepened her dedication to physical exercise and a healthy diet to assist in retooling her focus on self and wellbeing.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
These activities still clearly lack the breadth and depth of the joint drills between the United States and its allies in Europe and Asia, but the Chinese and Russian militaries are undoubtedly deepening their interoperability.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
But as frustration among Panamanian officials has grown, the country’s security officials have deepened ties to several right-wing influencers who have become popular in the United States by portraying migrants as potential criminals and aid groups as profiteers encouraging their journey.
—Julie Turkewitz Federico Rios, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Despite such glimpses of Andrew’s peculiar private life, even a fine performance from Rufus Sewell cannot really deepen our understanding of the Duke’s inner being.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024
Since then, his devotion to the arts has only deepened, as evidenced by his participation in myriad productions throughout the Phoenix area.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Attend workshops, read extensively and engage with others to deepen your understanding.
—Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
But even as El-Haddad grapples with feelings of overwhelm and hopelessness, her resolve to honor the holiday has only deepened.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
Though fitness had already been a big part of her journey, Megan deepened her dedication to physical exercise and a healthy diet to assist in retooling her focus on self and wellbeing.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
These activities still clearly lack the breadth and depth of the joint drills between the United States and its allies in Europe and Asia, but the Chinese and Russian militaries are undoubtedly deepening their interoperability.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
But as frustration among Panamanian officials has grown, the country’s security officials have deepened ties to several right-wing influencers who have become popular in the United States by portraying migrants as potential criminals and aid groups as profiteers encouraging their journey.
—Julie Turkewitz Federico Rios, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Despite such glimpses of Andrew’s peculiar private life, even a fine performance from Rufus Sewell cannot really deepen our understanding of the Duke’s inner being.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024
Since then, his devotion to the arts has only deepened, as evidenced by his participation in myriad productions throughout the Phoenix area.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Attend workshops, read extensively and engage with others to deepen your understanding.
—Giuliana Corbo, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1600, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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