deepen
Translation
to deepen, to intensify
Examples
The crisis will deepen over the winter.
The crisis will deepen over the winter.
We need to deepen our understanding of this topic.
We need to deepen our understanding of this topic.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) more intense or profound We need to deepen our understanding.
to become more intense or profound The crisis will deepen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intensify, strengthen; Antonyms: lessen, weaken
Etymology
From the adjective 'deep' plus the verbal suffix '-en', meaning 'to make deep'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something literally deeper, like deepening a hole, and then apply it to abstract concepts like understanding or relationships.