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deepen
verb
become more intense
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ˈdiːpən
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verb
become more intense
“The debate intensified”
verb
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
“The efforts were intensified”
verb
become deeper in tone
“His voice began to change when he was 12 years old”
verb
make deeper
“They deepened the lake so that bigger pleasure boats could use it”
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Example Sentences
The debate intensified
His dislike for raw fish only deepened in Japan
The efforts were intensified
Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her
Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness
This event only deepened my convictions
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password
They deepened the lake so that bigger pleasure boats could use it
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