Definition of steepen Steepen

steep•en

We found 6 definitions of steepen from 4 different sources.

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What does steepen mean?

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Verb

steepens, steepening, steepened  

steepen - make steeper; "The landslides have steepened the mountain sides"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
steepen - become steeper; "The mountain side has steepened"
  change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
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  • steepen (v. i.)
    To become steep or steeper.

Part of speech

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  • steepen, verb, present, 1st person singular of steepen (infinitive).
  • steepen, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

steepen in sign language
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