deepen
/ˈdiːpən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3507 in the learning path
加深；增强
Definitions
v. To become stronger or more complete, or make something so
加深；增强
v. To become physically deeper, or make something deeper
变深；挖深
v. To become lower in pitch, or make a sound lower
使声音低沉；变低沉
Example
Sharing stories can deepen your friendship with someone.
分享故事能加深你与他人的友谊。
International exchange programmes can deepen students' understanding of other cultures and encourage greater respect for different perspectives.
国际交流项目能加深学生对其他文化的理解，并促进他们更加尊重不同观点。
Collocations
- deepen understanding
- deepen a crisis
- deepen a channel
- a voice deepens
Word family
- deep (adj.)
- deeply (adv.)
- depth (n.)
Synonyms
- intensify
- strengthen
Antonyms
- weaken
Usage tip
既可及物也可不及物：deepen trust；a crisis deepens。
FAQ
- What does deepen mean?
- To become stronger or more complete, or make something so To become physically deeper, or make something deeper To become lower in pitch, or make a sound lower
- How is deepen pronounced?
- UK /ˈdiːpən/, US /ˈdiːpən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
