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

The answer remains unclear as the antipathy between Marnûkh and Arondir deepens. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026

Twisted Teens’ most compelling quality might be the fact that their obvious reverence for rock’n’roll history still leaves plenty of room for mystery, and the intrigue deepens on The Holy Cross Tigers, the group’s third full-length of 2026. — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026

The book contains some interesting flourishes not included in Steven Spielberg’s film, such as an affair between Chief Brody’s wife and Hooper that deepens the already thick tension once the men venture into open water. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

Rent the model, own the harness, own your context, and join the network that refines the outside world rather than digging the well that only deepens your own. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China's benchmark CSI 300 index on Thursday entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak, as a prolonged sell-off in its equities deepens. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

As Carson and Rapp’s search for Henry deepens, Yaga cuts a jagged (though, at this point, well-trod by shows like Hulu’s Furious or even Netflix’s East of Eden) path through themes of wealth, male entitlement, female rage and the purpose of myth. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

The split further deepens among male drinkers to 53 percent to 23 percent in favor of beer. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

The long cook time deepens the flavor, while adding masa at the end thickens the chili to its signature wet clay-like consistency. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026