How Do You Spell DEEPEN?

Pronunciation: [dˈiːpən] (IPA)

The word "deepen" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈdiːpən/. The first sound is a long "ee" sound followed by the letter "d". The second syllable is pronounced with a short "uh" sound and the letter "p". The last syllable has the same short "uh" sound and ends with the letter "n". The spelling of "deepen" accurately reflects its pronunciation, making it an easy word to sound out and spell correctly.

DEEPEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Deepen (verb) - to make or become more intense, profound, or extensive.

    When used transitively, "deepen" means to make something deeper, whether it is physical, emotional, intellectual, or metaphorical. It involves increasing the depth, extent, or intensity of something. For example, in the context of a relationship, to deepen it would mean to strengthen its emotional connection or to increase the level of intimacy.

    Intransitively, "deepen" refers to the process of becoming deeper or more profound. While it can still apply to physical aspects such as the deepening of a river or the darkening of the sky, it is also used to describe the intensification of emotions, thoughts, or understanding. For instance, one's understanding of a complex subject matter can deepen through further study or research, resulting in a more comprehensive comprehension of the topic.

    The term "deepening" is commonly used in various contexts, including personal growth, relationships, knowledge, emotions, and spirituality. It implies a progression towards a greater level of intensity, significance, or insight. Overall, whether in its transitive or intransitive form, "deepen" denotes a process of enhancing, expanding, or strengthening something in a way that brings about a deeper, more substantial and often more meaningful experience or understanding.

  2. To sink lower; to make darker; to make more distressing or sad; to increase; to become deeper.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DEEPEN

The word "deepen" originated from the Old English word "deopan" which means "to make deep or deeper". "Deopan" comes from the Proto-Germanic root word "deup" meaning "deep" or "profound". The word has remained relatively unchanged throughout history and has been in use in its current form since Middle English.

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Conjugate verb Deepen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deepened
you would have deepened
he/she/it would have deepened
we would have deepened
they would have deepened
I would have deepen
you would have deepen
he/she/it would have deepen
we would have deepen
they would have deepen

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been deepening
you would have been deepening
he/she/it would have been deepening
we would have been deepening
they would have been deepening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would deepen
you would deepen
he/she/it would deepen
we would deepen
they would deepen

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be deepening
you would be deepening
he/she/it would be deepening
we would be deepening
they would be deepening

FUTURE

I will deepen
you will deepen
he/she/it will deepen
we will deepen
they will deepen

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deepening
you will be deepening
he/she/it will be deepening
we will be deepening
they will be deepening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deepened
you will have deepened
he/she/it will have deepened
we will have deepened
they will have deepened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deepening
you will have been deepening
he/she/it will have been deepening
we will have been deepening
they will have been deepening

IMPERATIVE

you deepen
we let´s deepen

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deepen

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deepening
you were deepening
he/she/it was deepening
we were deepening
they were deepening

PAST PARTICIPLE

deepened

PAST PERFECT

I had deepened
you had deepened
he/she/it had deepened
we had deepened
they had deepened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deepening
you had been deepening
he/she/it had been deepening
we had been deepening
they had been deepening

PRESENT

I deepen
you deepen
he/she/it deepens
we deepen
they deepen

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deepening
you are deepening
he/she/it is deepening
we are deepening
they are deepening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deepening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deepened
you have deepened
he/she/it has deepened
we have deepened
they have deepened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deepening
you have been deepening
he/she/it has been deepening
we have been deepening
they have been deepening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deepen

SIMPLE PAST

I deepened
you deepened
he/she/it deepened
we deepened
they deepened

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