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deepen

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Synonyms & Antonyms of deepen

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

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Synonyms for deepen

accentuate,
amp (up),
amplify,
beef (up),
boost,
consolidate,
enhance,
heighten,
intensify,
magnify,
redouble,
step up,
strengthen

Words Related to deepen

broaden,
enlarge,
expand,
extend,
lengthen

accelerate,
hasten,
quicken

emphasize,
point (up),
sharpen,
stress

augment,
enforce,
reinforce
(also reenforce),
restrengthen,
supplement

maximize

enliven,
jazz (up)

aggravate,
exacerbate

Near Antonyms for deepen

decrease,
diminish,
lessen,
let up (on),
reduce,
subdue,
tone (down),
weaken

dwindle,
recede,
subside,
taper (off),
wane

alleviate,
ease,
lighten

Antonyms for deepen

abate,
moderate

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