solidify
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
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to become solid.
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to form into crystals; become crystallized.
verb
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to make or become solid or hard
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to make or become strong, united, determined, etc
Other Word Forms
- nonsolidified adjective
- nonsolidifying adjective
- oversolidify verb (used with object)
- resolidify verb
- solidifiability noun
- solidifiable adjective
- solidifiableness noun
- solidification noun
- solidifier noun
- unsolidified adjective
Etymology
Origin of solidify
From the French word solidifier, dating back to 1790–1800. See solid, -ify
Example Sentences
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Officials nevertheless supported the deal, hoping it would solidify Taiwan’s standing with Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Their findings, presented at a major visualization science conference, solidify Schrödinger's framework by showing that these core color qualities arise from the internal structure of the color system itself.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
But the official unveiling of the slate would further solidify just how grueling the climb could be for USC next season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026
If she’s in the midst of cognitive decline, but not fully out of it, there’s still time for her to solidify a legal plan.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026
It was very easy for the pure, fine material to come together, but extremely difficult for the heavy, turbid material to solidify.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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