steepen

/ˈstipən/
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Other forms: steepened; steepening; steepens

Definitions of steepen
  1. verb
    become steeper
    “The mountain side has steepened”
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    type of:
    change
    undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
  2. verb
    make steeper
    “The landslides have steepened the mountain sides”
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    type of:
    alter, change, modify
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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