deepen
/ˈdipən/
verb
- To become or make something deeper in a physical sense, such as a hole, body of water, or color.
- The sunset deepened the sky to a rich orange.
- We need to deepen the well to reach more water.
- The river deepens as it flows toward the ocean.
- To become or make something more intense, serious, or stronger, such as a feeling, relationship, or understanding.
- The mystery deepened when more clues were found.
- Reading books can deepen your knowledge of history.
- Their friendship deepened over years of shared experiences.
- To make a sound lower in pitch.
- The actor deepened his tone to sound more menacing.
- The music deepened into a low, rumbling bass.
- His voice deepened as he grew older.
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