deepen
Origin of deepen
1Other words from deepen
- deep·en·er, noun
- deep·en·ing·ly, adverb
- o·ver·deep·en, verb (used with object)
- un·deep·ened, adjective
Words Nearby deepen
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How to use deepen in a sentence
Dredging technology that is used to deepen ports and harvest minerals from the seafloor also generates low-frequency noise that travels far distances.
Underwater Noise Pollution Is Disrupting Ocean Life—But We Can Fix It | Aryn Baker | February 5, 2021 | TimeThis knowledge helped deepen my admiration for his writings and mission.
In ‘The Whispering Land,’ a British naturalist collects travel tales — and animals with tails — in Argentina | Andrea Sachs | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostFor a long time we thought about other ways we could kind of deepen our relationships with fans in ways that are both enriching to those fans, but also supporting the business model by ticket sales or fees directly from readers.
‘Urgency around the community’: How Pop-Up Magazine pivoted to (even more) experimental storytelling | Kayleigh Barber | February 2, 2021 | DigidayA business that wants to thrive during unprecedented times like these will want to deepen its connection with its customers.
COVID and quarantine are driving contactless retail experiences | Trevor Grigoruk | February 1, 2021 | DigidayOver the next decade, corporate America must deepen its investment in solutions for the mental health and well-being of employees.
Businesses Must Deepen Their Investment in Employees' Mental Health | Margaret Keane | January 29, 2021 | Time
Over time, old rivalries began to deepen, particularly over the spoils of corruption.
‘The Good Lie’ and the Hard Truths of South Sudan | John Prendergast | October 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe votes of two other incumbents in close races only deepen the mystery.
But partitioning Andhra, far from healing old wounds, is likely only to deepen them.
India was founded to erase divisive identities, not to deepen them.
These sketches evolve into larger, more intense ink prints that deepen and fade with each additional attempt.
Hence you may steer West 3/4 South through the night, on which course you will very gradually deepen your water.
The bronze seemed to deepen in the corporal's face, but it was turned steadily towards his officer.
Winston of the Prairie | Harold BindlossAs if to deepen the effect of the weird stage setting, Nature contrived that all the winds which blew here should blow mournfully.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur ChapmanIt was a discovery calculated to deepen the impression already made upon Thomas's mind.
The Circular Study | Anna Katharine GreenYour agreeing to this will only immeasurably deepen, instead of lessening our inexpressible obligation.'
Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa Molesworth
British Dictionary definitions for deepen
/ (ˈdiːpən) /
to make or become deep, deeper, or more intense
Derived forms of deepen
- deepener, noun
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