English dictionary
steepen
/'st/i/p/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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become steeper
ExamplesThe mountain side has steepened.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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make steeper
ExamplesThe landslides have steepened the mountain sides.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To become steep or steeper.
Source: webster1913