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

At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens between the longtime adversaries. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

As creation gets easier and volume grows, fragmentation deepens rather than resolves. — Benjamin Faes, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

As their bond deepens, the two carve out a fleeting sense of safety and intimacy. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 28 July 2026

As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 July 2026

Bootleg’s production deepens the sense of mystery, cranking the reverb and scuffing the surfaces. — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

However, reading Homer’s epic probably enriches the experience of viewing The Odyssey and deepens your understanding of adaptation and artistic interpretation. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Mystery deepens surrounding the death of a Missouri nurse and wife to a prominent anesthesiologist. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

But as their romance deepens, Maren can’t ignore the eerie similarities between her relationship and the one Topher shared with his late fiancée, Abby — which ended in her suspicious death. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026