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deepen

[/ˈdiːpən/]
verb
aprofundar
1. To make or become deeper in physical depth or dimension
The construction crew deepened the well by another 10 meters.
A equipe de construção aprofundou o poço mais 10 metros.
2. To make or become more intense, profound, or serious
Their friendship deepened over the years.
A amizade deles se aprofundou ao longo dos anos.
3. To make or become darker in color or tone
The sky deepened to a dark blue as evening approached.
O céu se aprofundou em um azul escuro conforme a noite se aproximava.
4. To make or become more complex or difficult to understand
The mystery deepened when new clues emerged.
O mistério se aprofundou quando novas pistas surgiram.
Synonyms
intensifystrengthencompounddarkenexcavatedig
Antonyms
shallowlightenweakendiminishfill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprofundar
Most common translation used in all contexts
Brazil
intensificar
Used when referring to increasing intensity or emotional depth
Portugal
aprofundar
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
escurecer
Specifically for deepening color or darkness

Related Idioms & Phrases

deepen one's knowledge - aprofundar o conhecimento
deepen the crisis - agravar a crise
deepen the connection - fortalecer a ligação
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