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

The corruption allegations and deepening political crisis in Puerto Rico have caught the attention of some federal legislators, who questioned whether federal funds are being appropriately used. — ABC News, 21 July 2026

Instead of closing the door on his dream, Nolan pivoted to studying English literature at University College London, a decision he has since been credited with strengthening his screenwriting and deepening his understanding of language and metaphor. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Spain welcomes Chinese EVs Spain is deepening its embrace of the Chinese car industry even as other European powers call for protectionist measures to shield local automakers. — semafor.com, 20 July 2026

For more than a year, the United States and Canada have targeted exports from the other in a deepening trade war. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Aid agencies warn the Iran war and Nigeria’s inflation could push millions more African children into poverty this year, stunting development and deepening a humanitarian crisis with far-reaching global consequences. — Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

The juxtaposition of the two messages illuminates the deepening faultlines and anxieties within the technological competition between the US and China, which the rapid rise of AI is only deepening. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

The two of them, JT and Drew, as a co-production unit, have been deepening their relationship since the lockdown. — Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026

Iran responded by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states, deepening a standoff over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. — Sean Conlon,joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 July 2026