give depth
Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words
To provide something with more complexity or seriousness.
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- A character's tragic backstory will give depth to the novel.
- The actor's subtle expressions give depth to an otherwise simple character.
- Adding a cello line will give more emotional depth to the song.
- Including historical context would give depth to your analysis.
- His personal experiences of hardship give his poetry a profound depth.
- The director used shadows and lighting to give the scene a mysterious depth.
- While the report is accurate, it needs more case studies to give it depth.
- These philosophical discussions give depth to our understanding of the world.
- The artist's use of contrasting colors gives the painting remarkable depth.
- The supporting characters are well-developed, which gives depth to the entire story.