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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdiːpən/
Forms: deepening, deepened
deepen means: To make a feeling, understanding, or connection stronger or greater.
verb
To make a feeling, understanding, or connection stronger or greater.
- The visit deepened our friendship.
- His words only deepened her sadness.
- Reading widely can deepen your understanding of other cultures.
To become darker, stronger, or more serious.
- The sky's blue began to deepen.
- The crisis deepened after the bank closed.
- His voice has deepened since last year.
To make something reach farther below a surface or farther inside.
- We need to deepen the hole.
- Workers deepened the channel for larger boats.
- They plan to deepen the well next summer.
Questions about deepen
What does deepen mean?
To make a feeling, understanding, or connection stronger or greater.
What is deepen in other languages?
Türkçe: derinleştirmek · Español: profundizar · Français: approfondir · Deutsch: vertiefen · Italiano: approfondire · 日本語: 深める
How do you pronounce deepen?
It is pronounced /ˈdiːpən/.
How do you use deepen in a sentence?
The visit deepened our friendship. His words only deepened her sadness.
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