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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Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
These innovations, built on a modernized digital platform and improved data architecture, aim to deepen engagement for global audiences.
—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As the crisis deepens, the United Nations has taken a central role in coordinating the international rescue effort in collaboration with the Rodríguez government.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
The same forces that built fortunes also deepened inequality, accelerated environmental damage and led to violence and exclusion that reshaped entire communities.
—
Andre Byik,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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