steepen in a sentence
v. i.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Steepen (verb): to increase in slope or intensity, either in a physical incline or in the concentration of a substance.
Sample Sentences
- The trail began to steepen as they approached the summit of the mountain.
- To improve the flavor, the chef decided to steepen the sauce by adding more herbs.
- As the car climbed the winding road, the incline began to steepen noticeably.
- The teacher aimed to steepen her students' interest in science through hands-on experiments.
- The river's current seemed to steepen after the recent rain, making it more challenging to navigate.