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Dictionary: deep·en   (dē'pən) pronunciation
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tr. & intr.v., -ened, -en·ing, -ens.
To make or become deep or deeper.


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verb

    To make greater in intensity or severity: aggravate, enhance, heighten, intensify, redouble. See increase/decrease.

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v

Definition: make depth greater
Antonyms: fill

v

Definition: make more intense
Antonyms: lighten, pale, quieten, soften

WordNet: deepen
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The verb has 4 meanings:

Meaning #1: make more intense, stronger, or more marked
  Synonyms: intensify, compound, heighten

Meaning #2: become more intense
  Synonym: intensify

Meaning #3: make deeper

Meaning #4: become deeper in tone
  Synonym: change

 
 
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