steepen

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Verb steepen has 2 senses

steepen - become steeper; "The mountain side has steepened"
--₁ is one way to change
Sample sentence:
Something ----s
steepen - make steeper; "The landslides have steepened the mountain sides"
--₂ is one way to change, alter, modify
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Steepen

Description:

Steepen is a verb that refers to the action of making something steeper or increasing the gradient or incline of a slope or surface. It can also be used figuratively to describe the process of intensifying or increasing the difficulty, level, or challenge of something.

Sample Sentences:

He decided to steepen the driveway to prevent water accumulation during heavy rainfall.
The ski resort recently steepened some of its slopes to cater to advanced skiers.
The teacher steepened the learning curve by introducing more complex concepts.
With a steepening hill, the task of cycling uphill became increasingly challenging.

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