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to deepen
01
to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme
Transitive: to deepen sth
02
to increase in depth or intensity and become more significant
Intransitive
03
to decrease in pitch or register, often resulting in a richer or more resonant sound
Intransitive
04
to increase the depth or distance between the surface and a particular point or object, often through digging, cutting, or excavation
Transitive: to deepen a cavity
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deep
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deepening
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Example
Years of research have deepened our knowledge of the natural world.
The challenging experiences deepened her resilience.
Regular practice can deepen your understanding of a subject.
The ongoing discussions are currently deepening the team's collaboration.
His wrothful accusations during the argument only deepened the rift between them.
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