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to deepen
01
to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme
Transitive: to deepen sth
Examples
Regular practice can deepen your understanding of a subject.
The ongoing discussions are currently deepening the team's collaboration.
02
to increase in depth or intensity and become more significant
Intransitive
Examples
The economic crisis continued to deepen, affecting businesses and households across the country.
The patient 's symptoms began to deepen, indicating a worsening of their condition.
03
to decrease in pitch or register, often resulting in a richer or more resonant sound
Intransitive
Examples
As he grew older, his voice began to deepen, becoming more authoritative and commanding.
With each passing year, the singer 's voice deepened, adding a soulful richness to her performances.
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
Examples
The construction crew deepened the foundation of the building to provide additional stability.
The farmer deepened the irrigation channels to ensure water reached the roots of the crops more effectively.
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