solidify

[ suh-lid-uh-fahy ]

/ səˈlɪd əˌfaɪ /

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verb (used with object), so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing.

to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.

to unite firmly or consolidate.

to form into crystals; make crystallized.

verb (used without object), so·lid·i·fied, so·lid·i·fy·ing.

to become solid.

to form into crystals; become crystallized.

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Origin of solidify

From the French word solidifier, dating back to 1790–1800. See solid, -ify

OTHER WORDS FROM solidify

so·lid·i·fi·a·bil·i·ty

[suh-lid-uh-fahy-uh-bil-i-tee], /səˌlɪd əˌfaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ ti/, so·lid·i·fi·a·ble·ness, nounso·lid·i·fi·a·ble, adjectiveso·lid·i·fi·ca·tion

[suh-lid-uh-fi-key-shuhn], /səˌlɪd ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/, nounso·lid·i·fi·er, noun

non·so·lid·i·fied, adjectivenon·so·lid·i·fy·ing, adjectiveo·ver·so·lid·i·fy, verb (used with object), o·ver·so·lid·i·fied, o·ver·so·lid·i·fy·ing.re·so·lid·i·fy, verb, re·so·lid·i·fied, re·so·lid·i·fy·ing.un·so·lid·i·fied, adjective

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How to use solidify in a sentence

Rock made from cooling lava, which solidifies downward from the surface, can take on a similar appearance.
Scientists Uncover the Universal Geometry of Geology|Joshua Sokol|November 19, 2020|Quanta Magazine
Start your shopping now to lighten the hassle and solidify that your gifts make it before Christmas.
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Monday, her Council office issued a press release solidifying her intention to be the next Council president.
The Next Race for Political Power in San Diego Is Already Here|Andrew Keatts|November 10, 2020|Voice of San Diego
The Chief has worked with the Board on reforms that have solidified the Fairfax County Police Department as a leader in transparency and community trust.
Fairfax County police chief to step down in February|Justin Jouvenal|November 5, 2020|Washington Post

Meanwhile, Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, which solidified a 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court, has raised fears LGBTQ rights, including same-sex marriage, are in jeopardy with her on the bench.
Graham makes anti-LGBTQ comments hailing ‘traditional family structure’|Chris Johnson|October 31, 2020|Washington Blade
Their solidified friendship is one of the most touching details of the premiere, but it also puts Branson in a tricky predicament.
What Downton’s Fashion Really Means|Katie Baker|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The oldest surviving rocks on Earth and the Moon solidified after all this chaos.
The Moon’s Been Lying About Its Age|Matthew R. Francis|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The small ceremony solidified my understanding of love and eternity, and of our ties to one another as human beings.
The First Modern School Shooter Feels Responsible for the Rest|Michael Daly|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I think it really solidified support for equality,” said Badgett.
They’re Here. They’re Investable. Get Used to It.|Credit Suisse|December 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
While you were a congressman, you voted against an amendment that would have solidified net neutrality into law.
Ron Paul Hits Reddit|The Daily Beast|August 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When solidified and ready to use, turn out on a plate and serve with whipped cream.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
This mud, solidified, would make a mass a mile square and two hundred and forty-one feet high.
Life On The Mississippi, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
The oddest of them is certainly the Snailshell-Money, which is really a bubble of silver solidified into the shape of a shell.
The Harmsworth Magazine, Vol. 1, 1898-1899, No. 6|Various
In the candle the burning material, whether tallow or something else, is solidified around the wick.
American Inventions and Inventors|William A. Mowry
When anyone's spinal column has solidified she can't have much fun, and I truly believe that was the case with hers.
Vacation with the Tucker Twins|Nell Speed

British Dictionary definitions for solidify

solidify

/ (səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to make or become solid or hard

to make or become strong, united, determined, etc

Derived forms of solidify

solidifiable, adjectivesolidification, nounsolidifier, noun

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