English

Etymology
From deep + -en.

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-i�p�n|-i�p�n

Verb
en-verb

1. To make deep or deeper; to increase the depth of; to sink lower; as, to deepen a well or a channel.
2. To make darker or more intense; to darken; as, the event deepened the prevailing gloom.
3. To make more poignant or affecting; to increase in degree; as, to deepen grief or sorrow.
4. To make more grave or low in tone; as, to deepen the tones of an organ.
5. To become deeper; as, the water deepens at every cast of the lead; the plot deepens.

Translations
trans-top|to make deep or deeper
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trans-top|to make darker or more intense
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trans-top|to make more poignant
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trans-top|to make more grave
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trans-top|to become deeper
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ttbc|French: approfondir
ttbc|German: vertiefen
ttbc|Hebrew: ��ע��ק (leha'amyq) (1-4)
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ttbc|Italian: approfondire
ttbc|Spanish: ahondar, profundizar
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Category:English ergative verbs

de:deepen
fa:deepen
fr:deepen
ja:deepen
te:deepen
vi:deepen
zh:deepen

• 2007-12-20 22:35 - Panda10 - /* English */ added trans-top gloss

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