steepen

[stee-puhn]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become steeper. steep.

steepen

/ ˈstiːpən /

verb

1. to become or cause to become steep or steeper

Word History and Origins

Origin of steepen¹

First recorded in 1840–50; steep ¹ + -en ¹

Example Sentences

The cars face steepened competition from Chinese firm BYD, but experts believe Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration have had an effect too.

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“What’s different 20 years on is that the trend that we saw in 2003 decline has steepened, and has gotten worse.”

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From there, Hermano Drive slopes downward, curving left and gradually steepening before snaking right at a precipitous trajectory more reminiscent of a black-diamond ski slope than a suburban neighborhood.

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A steepening decline in birthrates adds to the urgency of the challenge.

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Treasury yield curve would steepen were some of the top earners for the fund.

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