deepen
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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deepens,
present (3rd person singular)
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deepened,
past participle, past
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deepening
present participle
verb
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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deepensimple
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deepenssimple
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have deepenedperfect
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has deepenedperfect
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am deepeningprogressive
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are deepeningprogressive
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is deepeningprogressive
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have been deepeningperfect progressive
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has been deepeningperfect progressive
Past
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deepenedsimple
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had deepenedperfect
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was deepeningprogressive
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were deepeningprogressive
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had been deepeningperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of deepen
Example Sentences
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Understanding how maternal effects move across generations could eventually deepen scientists' knowledge of human health and contribute to future approaches in precision medicine.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
And the chatbot will offer quizzes to help students deepen their understanding of a particular subject.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The founders declined to discuss the deal, while BuzzBallz owner Sazerac said it would allow it "to deepen its presence in the UK".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Miso, honey and red-pepper flakes deepen the mixture; pasta water turns it glossy enough to tuck itself into the tubes and folds of a sturdy short pasta.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
The soy sauce deepens it; the bacon crackles; the avocado cools everything down.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
Anguiano said faculty would lead the work “while the board deepens its own understanding of the broader questions at hand.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
That focus will likely prove key if the current rotation deepens over the summer months as bond yields rise and inflation pressure percolate.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
The fall deepens a selloff prompted by the departure of AI architects last week, with shares set to open 7.4% lower than their close Thursday before the Juneteenth holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Finally something comes up: California water crisis deepens.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
A global bond selloff deepened and oil prices held above $91 a barrel in early European trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Taylor said the latest development had deepened her grief and her lack of faith in the authorities.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“They deepened my respect for all wildlife, not just bald eagles, and reminded me that we, as humans, must do more to protect wildlife habitats around the world,” South Pasadena’s Annette Gray said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
North Korea has deepened its ties with Russia since the Kremlin commanded the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
As the pit deepened, the men hit a wood board.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Minutes from the Fed’s July meeting shed light on a deepening divide among rate-setters about how to tackle inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Mortgage rates rose slightly on Tuesday due to a deepening late-summer bond selloff.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
His views echoed those of environmental groups that oppose deepening shipping channels.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
If all goes according to plan, Gu Grocery will help close a deepening food scarcity gap in Chinatown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
An ombré ball gown, its color deepening from white near my throat, through palest blue to deepest indigo at my feet.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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