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solidify

[ suh-lid-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

solidified, solidifying.
  1. to make solid; make into a hard or compact mass; change from a liquid or gaseous to a solid form.
  2. to unite firmly or consolidate.
  3. to form into crystals; make crystallized.


verb (used without object)

solidified, solidifying.
  1. to become solid.
  2. to form into crystals; become crystallized.

solidify

/ səˈlɪdɪˌfaɪ /

verb

  1. to make or become solid or hard
  2. to make or become strong, united, determined, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • soˌlidifiˈcation, noun
  • soˈlidiˌfier, noun
  • soˈlidiˌfiable, adjective
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Other Words From

  • so·lid·i·fi·a·bil·i·ty [s, uh, -lid-, uh, -fahy-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], so·lid·i·fi·a·ble·ness noun
  • so·lid·i·fi·a·ble adjective
  • so·lid·i·fi·ca·tion [s, uh, -lid-, uh, -fi-, key, -sh, uh, n], noun
  • so·lid·i·fi·er noun
  • non·so·lid·i·fied adjective
  • non·so·lid·i·fy·ing adjective
  • o·ver·so·lid·i·fy verb (used with object) oversolidified oversolidifying
  • re·so·lid·i·fy verb resolidified resolidifying
  • un·so·lid·i·fied adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of solidify1

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

In theory, Trump could solidify and build on his winning coalition, but that would require disappointing the people insisting he has a mandate to do whatever he wants.

In 2022, voters solidified abortion access in the state constitution after the U.S.

The silica end up in the atmosphere, but solidify into droplets as they cool.

Not only will this help the filling retain shape when it solidifies, but the butter will also enhance the richness and flavor of the filling, resulting in a more stable, reliable and indulgent pastry.

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By failing to pass Build Back Better, Democrats lost the chance to deliver easy-to-understand, tangible economic benefits and solidify their image as the party of working people.

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