Definition of deepen

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  • deepen is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • deepen is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • deepen is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of deepen

  • become more intense (verb)

    Examples

    1. His dislike for raw fish only deepened in Japan

    Synonyms

    1. intensify
  • make more intense, stronger, or more marked (verb)

    Examples

    1. This event only deepened my convictions

    Synonyms

    1. compound
    2. heighten
    3. intensify
  • become deeper in tone (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her voice deepened when she whispered the password

    Synonyms

    1. change
  • make deeper (verb)

    Examples

    1. They deepened the lake so that bigger pleasure boats could use it

See definition of deepen in Merriam Webster