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deepen
verb deep·en \ˈdē-pən\
: to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper
: to become or to cause (something, such as a feeling or emotion) to become stronger or more powerful
: to make (your knowledge, understanding, etc.) fuller or more complete
deep·eneddeep·en·ing \ˈdē-pə-niŋ, ˈdēp-niŋ\
Full Definition of DEEPEN
transitive verb
: to make deep or deeper
intransitive verb
: to become deeper or more profound
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First Known Use of DEEPEN
1598
Related to DEEPEN
- Synonyms
- accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, intensify, enhance, heighten, magnify, redouble, step up, strengthen
DEEPENED Defined for Kids
deepen
verb deep·en \ˈdē-pən\
deep·eneddeep·en·ing
Definition of DEEPEN for Kids
: to make or become deep or deeper <I deepened the hole.>
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