deepened; deepening
ˈdē-pə-niŋ 
ˈdēp-niŋ
: to make deep or deeper
: to become deeper or more profound
Examples of deepen in a Sentence
They deepened the river so that larger boats could sail through.
Age had deepened the lines in his face.
The water deepens toward the center of the river.
Her powerful words deepened our commitment to the cause.
The vacation together deepened their relationship with each other.
The mystery was deepened by her silence.
This class will deepen your understanding of economics.
Living in the country's capital had deepened her knowledge of politics.
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The molasses notes in brown sugar deepen the Teddy Graham flavor, making the drink feel even more like a cookie in a cup.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Some want to deepen their work without managing others.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The molasses notes in brown sugar deepen the Teddy Graham flavor, making the drink feel even more like a cookie in a cup.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
The documentary has already deepened the connection between SB19 and their fans.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for deepen
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“Deepen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepen. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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