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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The latest revolt suggests that months later, despite strong results in last week’s elections, the party’s rift over how to confront the President has only deepened.
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Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
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Sudan's two-year civil war deepens.
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Nik Popli, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
If Congress doesn’t act to extend the health care tax credit, the affordability crisis will only deepen, putting coverage out of reach for those who need it most.
—David Merritt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Sudan's two-year civil war deepens.
—ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
With only weeks until Thanksgiving, travelers nationwide face mounting uncertainty — and dwindling options — as flight cancellations deepen across the country.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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