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Meaning of deepen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deepen

Pronunciation:/ˈdiːpən/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make deep or deeper

    Example: They deepened the well by 200 feet.

  2. To make darker or more intense; to darken

    Example: The event deepened the prevailing gloom.

  3. To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree

    Example: News of her death deepened my sorrow.

  4. To make lower in tone

    Example: The tuner deepened the tone of the organ.