Definitions

1. verb

to make something deeper or more profound; to increase in intensity or degree

“The discussion helped to deepen the students’ understanding of the topic.”

2. verb

to become more intense or profound

“The issue is deepening with every passing day.”

3. verb

to become or make something more complex or difficult to understand

“The story’s plot is deepening, making it harder to follow.”

4. noun

the process of making something more profound or complex

“The deepening of the relationship between the two countries was a significant event.”