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Definitions

deepen

[dee-puhn] / ˈdi pən /
VERB
make depth greater
Synonyms
STRONGEST
expand
STRONG
dig dredge excavate extend hollow
WEAK
dig out scoop out scrape out
Antonyms
STRONG
fill
WEAK
lighten pale quieten soften
VERB
make more intense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aggravate develop enhance expand heighten increase intensify redouble reinforce strengthen
STRONG
extend grow magnify mount rise rouse
WEAK
intensate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease lessen lower soothe subtract weaken
STRONG
decline diminish drop fall slump
WEAK
fill lighten pale quieten soften

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis across Lebanon continues to deepen.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“We continue to aim to deepen our lead in all of them. And all of them feel like they’re inflecting at the same time, which is great.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They deepen the egg flavor, add silk without leaning on excess mayonnaise, and create natural body and richness.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

That “weird, wonderful alchemy” will only deepen with audiences’ interpretations of the show, the actor added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

With a stick the Raven Leader stirred the fire, and Torak saw the lines of pain deepen on either side of his mouth.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver