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
Other Word Forms
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
Purdue hasn’t been that serious of a threat through the air, but this should be a good chance for the secondary to jell together before other, more accomplished passers pop up on the schedule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
Perhaps that ranking doesn’t jell with the fact that Wagner is slated to make $5.5 million this season — a pittance compared with salaries of the top linebackers in the league.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
Ruth sat still, letting the anger and determination jell.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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