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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Renewable energy The global oil crisis has only deepened the desire by many countries to transition to clean energy, which could be a boon for the sector.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Compared to other regions in the country, Dubrovnik could be harder hit if the fuel crisis deepens because of its location at the southern tip of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coastline.
—Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Her appreciation for storytelling only deepened over time, shaped by life experiences that included caring for her grandparents during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and later starting her own small jewelry business.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Others are deepening their investments, with executives talking about the responsibility of ensuring the ecosystem is not hollowed out in this downturn.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Compared to other regions in the country, Dubrovnik could be harder hit if the fuel crisis deepens because of its location at the southern tip of Croatia’s Adriatic Sea coastline.
—Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Her appreciation for storytelling only deepened over time, shaped by life experiences that included caring for her grandparents during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and later starting her own small jewelry business.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Others are deepening their investments, with executives talking about the responsibility of ensuring the ecosystem is not hollowed out in this downturn.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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 4 May. 2026.
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