steepen

American  

[stee-puhn] / ˈsti pən /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become steeper. steep.

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steepen British  

/ ˈstiːpən /

verb

1. to become or cause to become steep or steeper

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Etymology

Origin of steepen

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

Example Sentences

The Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and a steepening yield curve are expected to create a favorable environment for financial-services stocks.

From Barron's

Bond yield curves are steepening, widening the spread between banks’ borrowing costs and the interest they can charge on three- or five-year loans.

From Barron's

That’s why we are positioned for a steepening yield curve, and we have seen that already this year.

From Barron's

Given political uncertainty is expected to stay high, the bias of JGB yield curve steepening and yen weakening could persist, the members add.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC