deepen in German
deepen in German is vertiefen, aushölen, zunehmen — deepen means to make or become deeper.
deepen in German
vertiefen
(transitive) To make deep or deeper
aushölen
(transitive) To make deep or deeper
zunehmen
(transitive) To make darker or more intense; to darken
vergrößern
vertiefen
(intransitive) To become deeper
What does "deepen" mean?
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verb To make or become deeper.
"Years of erosion deepened the canyon."
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verb To make or become more intense, serious, or extreme.
"Their friendship deepened after they survived the crisis together."
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verb To make or become darker in colour, or lower in tone or pitch.
"The sky deepened to purple as the sun went down."
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deepen in a sentence
- Years of erosion deepened the canyon.
- The river deepens sharply past the old bridge.
- Their friendship deepened after they survived the crisis together.
- The recession deepened as more factories closed.
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What is "deepen" in German?
"deepen" in German is vertiefen, aushölen, zunehmen. deepen means: To make or become deeper.
How do you use "deepen" in a sentence?
Example: "Years of erosion deepened the canyon." In German, "deepen" is vertiefen, aushölen, zunehmen.
Are there other ways to say "deepen" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "deepen": vertiefen, aushölen, zunehmen, vergrößern.
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