Deepen Definition
deepen
verb
- make more intense, stronger, or more marked; "The efforts were intensified", "Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her"; "Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness"; "This event only deepened my convictions"
- become more intense; "The debate intensified"; "His dislike for raw fish only deepened in Japan"
- make deeper; "They deepened the lake so that bigger pleasure boats could use it"
- become deeper in tone; "His voice began to change when he was 12 years old"; "Her voice deepened when she whispered the password"
"Deepen" in song lyrics
See how deepen is used in real songs:
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"Watching the womb deepen"
Fes Taylor f/ Khaliq, Minnesota Slimz — The Other Side (True Story) -
"TREASURIES-Prices jump as Ukraine worries deepen"
Reuters — Reuters
Words that rhyme with deepen
Usage tips for "deepen"
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