steepen
/ˈstiːpən/
verb
- To become steeper or more inclined.
- The road steepens suddenly just before the bridge.
- As we climbed higher, the slope steepened dramatically.
- The trail steepens as you get closer to the mountain peak.
- To make something steeper or more inclined.
- The construction crew steepened the driveway to improve drainage.
- They steepened the roof angle to prevent snow from piling up.
- The architect steepened the staircase to fit the small space.
- To increase or become more intense (often used figuratively).
- The learning curve steepens when you move to advanced topics.
- The competition steepened as more companies entered the market.
- The challenges steepened after the first year of the project.
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