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

Other Word Forms

• solidification noun
• solidifier noun
• solidifiable adjective
• solidifiability noun
• solidifiableness noun
• nonsolidified adjective
• nonsolidifying adjective
• oversolidify verb (used with object)
• resolidify verb
• unsolidified adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of solidify¹

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

Example Sentences

As it cooled over many millions of years, the magma ocean gradually solidified into crust and mantle.

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Splashing cash on Hang Seng would solidify HSBC’s position in the former British colony, where it was founded in the 19th century.

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The Bolt re-launch was driven by popular demand and aims to solidify Chevy’s position in the affordable EV segment, the company said.

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Vat photopolymerization is a type of 3D printing that involves pouring a light-reactive liquid resin into a container and then solidifying specific areas with a laser or ultraviolet light to create a shape.

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Fifth Third on Monday said that it expects after the deal to have the top retail deposit franchise in Michigan, where Comerica began in the 1840s, and to solidify its “fortress” position across the Midwest.

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Related Words

• cement 
• crystallize 
• stiffen 
• strengthen