Synonyms of deepening

deepening

verb

present participle of deepen

as in intensifying

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifying
• heightening
• enhancing
• strengthening
• consolidating
• reinforcing
• broadening
• amplifying
• boosting
• accentuating
• expanding
• sharpening
• stepping up
• extending
• lengthening
• magnifying
• redoubling
• emphasizing
• augmenting
• accelerating
• enlarging
• beefing (up)
• enforcing
• maximizing
• hastening
• supplementing
• quickening
• amping (up)
• stressing
• enlivening
• pointing (up)
• exacerbating
• restrengthening
• aggravating
• jazzing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• decreasing
• diminishing
• moderating
• weakening
• lessening
• abating
• receding
• subduing
• waning
• dwindling
• subsiding
• tapering (off)
• alleviating
• easing
• toning (down)
• lightening
• letting up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deepening

Maxar | Maxar | Getty Images Oil prices have rallied in recent days amid deepening supply concerns in the Middle East. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

The competitive advantage now belongs to professionals who can use AI to compress the distance between ambition and competence—while simultaneously deepening their own understanding. — Peter Smulovics, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

More than half the population is estimated to need humanitarian assistance because of surging gang violence amid deepening poverty and hunger. — Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Tresnjak and Melinda Page Hamilton frame Claire Zachanassian as a clear-eyed avenger forcing society to confront capitalism, patriarchy and power, deepening the Playhouse’s emerging sense of company and artistic risk-taking. — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

New Delhi has maintained close ties with Moscow, including through energy and defense pacts, while also deepening its strategic relationship with Washington. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

At the head of the Amon Carter, Stein plans to do the same while strengthening its national presence, deepening its impact, expanding the collections and ensuring the museum’s long-term sustainability. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026

Despite the deepening economic fallout between the two close trading partners and allies, the White House insists that conversations with Canadian trade leadership are ongoing and there remains hope for an off-ramp. — Olivia Rinaldi, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Chanel is deepening its artistic relationships overseas through its Chanel Culture Fund. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026