jell
Americanverb (used without object)
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to congeal; become jellylike in consistency.
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to become clear, substantial, or definite; crystallize.
The plan began to jell once we all met to discuss it.
verb (used with object)
verb
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to make or become gelatinous; congeal
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(intr) to assume definite form
his ideas have jelled
noun
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Etymology
Origin of jell
First recorded in 1820–30; back formation from jelly
Example Sentences
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While some surrounding galleries don’t jell as well—partly because their themes bleed into one another—they nevertheless present intriguing arrays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
A couple of tracks don’t quite jell with the concept, as if they were written for another project and then modified to fit here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
“We’re starting to jell at the right time,” Delus said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2025
The character’s motivations don’t jell, and no amount of Swank moxie can make it work.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
“The... The jelly won’t jell and I don’t know what to do!”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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