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deepen

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

MAKE STRONGERB2

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.

Similar words: strengthen, intensify, increase

Opposites: weaken, lessen

Common phrases: deepen understanding, deepen a relationship

BECOME MORE INTENSEB2

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.

Similar words: intensify, darken

Common phrases: colours deepen, deepen in colour

MAKE DEEPERB2

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.

Common phrases: deepen a well, deepen the channel

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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