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

Shein will publicly list in Hong Kong after finally receiving Beijing’s approval, deepening its Chinese roots following global setbacks. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Yet the company’s shares in Seoul fell more than 12% on Monday, deepening a slide that began in late June. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 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

This move completes Meta's ad automation, offering advertisers free creative variations and deepening platform dependence. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Now, as Democrats grapple with deepening divisions over Israel and the war in Gaza, many strategists argue the issue is taking on a similar role inside their party. — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

From a material perspective, that means practices such as embracing materials that show signs of imperfections or aging, and inspiring garment care and repair, deepening the wearer’s connection to the item. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Trump later dropped it, but still threatened tariffs against those who opposed his grab — deepening the rift. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026