Deepen
Deepen is a verb in English that means to cause something to be deeper or to become deeper. It is used in literal contexts, where physical depth is increased, and in figurative contexts, where intensity, complexity, or significance is heightened.
In literal usage, deepen often describes increasing the depth of a body of water or a physical
In figurative usage, deepen describes increasing non-physical qualities such as understanding, knowledge, relationships, or emotions. Common
Forms and grammar: deepen is the base form; the present tense adds -s (deepens). The past tense
Etymology: the verb is formed from the adjective deep with the verb-forming suffix -en. It shares roots
See also: depth, deepen one’s knowledge, deepen color, deepen relationships.