Antonyms for deepen
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dee-puh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdi pən |
Definition of deepen
Origin :- c.1600, from deep (adj.) + -en (1). Related: Deepened; deepening. The earlier verb had been simply deep, from Old English diepan.
- verb make depth greater
- verb make more intense
- And a second and a third month may only deepen the sense of ignorance and unfitness.
- Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
- Somehow this fact did not tend to deepen Sears Kendrick's affection for them.
- Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- Her face was very grave and the lines about her mouth seemed to deepen.
- Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Bishop's great face seemed to swell and its high colour to deepen.
- Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
- The enthusiasm of all around only served to increase and deepen my depression.
- Extract from : « Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune » by Charles James Lever
- But when women are enfranchised their interest in the State will deepen.
- Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
- Oh, sir, your generous refusal of our thanks does but deepen our obligation!
- Extract from : « Hidden Hand » by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
- It will deepen in all men of sincerity a respect for authority in a restless age.
- Extract from : « Policing the Plains » by R.G. MacBeth
- In the next chapter, you'll learn how to deepen the self-hypnotic state.
- Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
- It was essential to her peace that this coldness should not deepen into anger.
- Extract from : « Evenings at Donaldson Manor » by Maria J. McIntosh
Synonyms for deepen
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