transitive verb. : to make deep or deeper. intransitive verb. : to become deeper or more profound.

a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)

increasing or becoming darker: They felt a deepening sense of despair. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Becoming and making stronger.

verb (used with or without object). to make or become deep or deeper: deep: Larger ships will be able to navigate the river after the main channel is deepened.

to become more strongly felt or experienced, or to make something this way: Over the years, her love for him deepened.

1. transitive verb/intransitive verb If a situation or emotion deepens or if something deepens it, it becomes stronger and more intense.

1. to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper [+ object] They deepened the river so that larger boats could sail through.

2 senses: 1. becoming deeper 2. the process of becoming deeper.... Click for more definitions.

verb. Definition of deepening. present participle of deepen. as in intensifying. to make markedly greater in measure or degree this book really deepens our ...

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