deepen
verb/ˈdiːpən/
Frequency rank: #10,707 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
to make or become more profound, intense, or thorough.
Example sentence
Reading widely will deepen your understanding of different cultures.
Synonyms & related words
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