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deepen

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of deepen

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works

Synonyms of 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

enliven, jazz (up)

aggravate, exacerbate

Near Antonyms of deepen

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

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

alleviate, ease, lighten

Antonyms of deepen

abate, moderate

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