Definition of "deepen" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To make deep or deeper

   • They deepened the well by 200 feet.

2. (transitive) To make darker or more intense; to darken

   • The event deepened the prevailing gloom.

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

   • News of her death deepened my sorrow.

4. (transitive) To make lower in tone

   • The tuner deepened the tone of the organ.

5. (transitive) To make more thorough or extensive.

   • The class deepened my understanding of the subject.

6. (transitive) To make more intimate.

   • The shared experiences deepened our relationship.

7. (transitive) To make more sound or heavy.

   • The hypnotist then proceeded to deepen his trance.

8. (intransitive) To become deeper

   • The water deepens as you go toward the middle of the channel.

9. (intransitive) To become darker or more intense

   • The crisis deepened in the following weeks.

10. (intransitive) To become lower in tone

    • His voice deepened with age.

11. (intransitive) To become more thorough or extensive.

    • His skill in deciphering the texts deepened with practice.

12. (intransitive) To become more intimate.

    • The conversation deepened and they began to truly share.

13. (intransitive) To become more sound or heavy.

    • The new bed allowed my sleep to deepen.