What does the cryptic crossword clue "Become more inclined to visit writer penning tango (7)" mean?

The definition is "Become more inclined t". The wordplay uses charade, container. SEE (synonym of "visit") + PEN (abbreviation of "writer") + T (abbreviation of "tango") [container: "penning"]; definition: "Become more inclined" The answer is STEEPEN.

Become more inclined to visit writer penning tango (7)

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