deepen

Words with a similar base: deepen

'deepen'

[intensify.v.02] as in: make more intense, stronger, or more marked; ,

Examples:
The efforts were intensified
Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her
Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness
This event only deepened my convictions

'deepen'

[intensify.v.03] as in: become more intense

Examples:
The debate intensified
His dislike for raw fish only deepened in Japan

'deepen'

[deepen.v.03] as in: make deeper

Examples:
They deepened the lake so that bigger pleasure boats could use it

'deepen'

[deepen.v.04] as in: become deeper in tone

Examples:
His voice began to change when he was 12 years old
Her voice deepened when she whispered the password

Origins

					deepen (English)
├── -en (English)
│   ├── -en (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   └── -enen (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── deep (English)
    └── depe (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── deop (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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