solidify
Americanverb (used with object)
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solidifies,
present (3rd person singular)
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solidified,
past participle, past
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solidifying
present participle
verb (used without object)
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solidifies,
present (3rd person singular)
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solidified,
past participle, past
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solidifying
present participle
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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
Derived Forms
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solidifiabilitynoun
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solidifiablenessnoun
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solidificationnoun
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solidifiernoun
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resolidifyverb
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oversolidifyverb (used with object)
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nonsolidifiedadjective
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nonsolidifyingadjective
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solidifiableadjective
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unsolidifiedadjective
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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solidifysimple
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solidifiessimple
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have solidifiedperfect
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has solidifiedperfect
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am solidifyingprogressive
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are solidifyingprogressive
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is solidifyingprogressive
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have been solidifyingperfect progressive
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has been solidifyingperfect progressive
Past
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solidifiedsimple
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had solidifiedperfect
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was solidifyingprogressive
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were solidifyingprogressive
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had been solidifyingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of solidify
From the French word solidifier, dating back to 1790–1800. See solid, -ify
Explanation
To solidify is to make something solid, like water becoming ice, or a plan becoming more concrete. If you’re meeting a friend, you should solidify the plan before you go and decide where and what time to meet. To solidify is to become a solid, like lemonade solidifying into a popsicle, or dissolved sugar solidifying into yummy rock candy. Also, this word can apply to non-physical things. If a couple gets engaged, they're solidifying their relationship. Getting a promotion could solidify your career. Anything becoming firmer or more real is a type of solidifying. In any sense, whatever gets solidified becomes stronger.
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Example Sentences
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As that molten mantle gradually cools, the first rocks to solidify contain relatively little silicon dioxide.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
After a blistering start in 2025 that appeared to solidify Crow-Armstrong as a burgeoning superstar, the Chicago Cubs’ outfielder fell into a dismal slump that not even a full winter could fix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Charter’s acquisition of Cox, unveiled 15 months ago, will solidify Charter’s status as the nation’s largest cable company, eclipsing Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp., which serves San Francisco and other Northern California communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
It also raises the possibility that Comcast could potentially acquire Charter Communications to solidify itself as the top provider in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
“My dad, Sookie, and me,” I said, feeling guilty that I hadn’t invited Mr. Patterson, even though the plans for the road trip had only started to solidify twenty seconds earlier.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
These rocks can form when magma cools underground or when volcanic material solidifies at the surface.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
For the Ga Mantse, admitting fault does not dilute the guilt of European empires; rather, it solidifies Africa's moral standing and sets an example as to how to move forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
It’s a 19-track, introspective debut that solidifies the duo’s standing in the EDM world as both masterful mixers and vocalists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
And on Wednesday, he secured his financial future by signing a $140 million contract extension that solidifies him as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ shortstop for the next nine years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
I knew it wasn’t—I knew it wasn’t—but this second call solidifies that.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
What happened instead solidified existing doubts of those close to Gabriel that United were the right club for him.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Friday’s U.S. consumer report also solidified expectations the Fed will increase interest rates, which could slow investment and cut demand for mined metals and minerals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
His relationship with USC receivers coach Dennis Simmons was solidified by that point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
Most Asian stocks rose Friday as another soft US inflation reading solidified expectations the Federal Reserve will hold off hiking interest rates, while a further drop in oil prices added to the upbeat mood.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
If the Shetani hadn’t come to the Night Zoo at all, he would have arrested that girl without hesitation and solidified his place as a loyal Son of the Six.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
His team hope this to be a pattern that becomes familiar – that ideas and plans are carefully dripped into the national conversation, taking shape and solidifying over time rather than appearing out of nowhere.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Chinese carmakers recorded another jump in European monthly sales in June, solidifying their position as mighty competitors for local auto companies that are seeking to reinvigorate growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
On July 4, Leo is scheduled to visit another port of call for migrants entering Europe, the Italian island of Lampedusa, solidifying the plight of migrants as a hallmark of his papacy.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
American Airlines plans to install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service on more than 500 planes, solidifying the Elon Musk company’s lead among U.S. air carriers.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Spirits began to appear around Minos—shimmering forms that slowly multiplied, solidifying into Cretan soldiers.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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