Definition

A person or thing that makes something deeper or more intense.

Example

The deepener helped the participants reach a more profound state of relaxation during the session.

Conversation

I read about a technique called a deepener in hypnosis class.

Oh really? What does it do?

It's basically a suggestion to help someone go deeper into trance.

That sounds interesting! I wonder if it really works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deepener → It is formed from "deep" (from Old English "deop", meaning profound or intense) and "-en" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating to make or become) and "-er" (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). The word "deepener" refers to something or someone that makes something deeper or more profound.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'makes' ('-en') something 'deeper' — that's why a deepener is something that deepens.

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