Synonyms of deepens

deepens

verb

present tense third-person singular of deepen

as in intensifies

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

this book really deepens our knowledge of how the brain works

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intensifies
• heightens
• enhances
• strengthens
• consolidates
• reinforces
• broadens
• sharpens
• amplifies
• accentuates
• expands
• redoubles
• boosts
• magnifies
• lengthens
• extends
• emphasizes
• steps up
• augments
• amps (up)
• accelerates
• enlarges
• quickens
• maximizes
• hastens
• enforces
• beefs (up)
• points (up)
• enlivens
• exacerbates
• stresses
• aggravates
• supplements
• restrengthens
• jazzes (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reduces
• diminishes
• weakens
• lessens
• moderates
• abates
• tones (down)
• recedes
• subdues
• wanes
• subsides
• lightens
• alleviates
• tapers (off)
• eases
• dwindles
• lets up (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deepens

After a quiet episode focused on Hal Jordan’s passing, Lanterns’s penultimate chapter deepens the mystery in surprising and wrenching ways. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

But their interest deepens after reading Buffett’s annual letters, which became required reading for many investors, and hearing him speak in interviews. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Their bond deepens with the wry neuroses and gradually dropped defenses of many a midlife romantic comedy, though Parkinson’s complicates matters in unusual, empathetically explored ways. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Supply chain intelligence also opens the door to more strategic and consultative approaches to relationship management, which deepens the impact a business can have on its customers. — Rick Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Continue reading … BACKUP OPTION — Caitlin Clark World Cup controversy deepens as coach breaks silence on bench role. — FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Harry’s mixed heritage also provides a more organic obstacle to his turn-of-the-century union with Sybylla, even as the pair’s chemistry deepens from sparkling to smoldering. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Mackinac Island is a top summer destination, drawing more than 1 million visitors per year, with popular spots from Arch Rock to the Grand Hotel, but as fall deepens, many businesses close down. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026

This is the rare prequel that deepens and complicates the world of the original — and the rare lower-budget sequel that manages to look and sound great years later. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026