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

• solidifiability noun
• solidifiableness noun
• solidifiable adjective
• solidification noun
• solidifier 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

Now an increasingly prominent actor alongside Russia and China, Pyongyang’s focus is on solidifying its nuclear status, shifting away from seeking global attention with a flurry of missile launches.

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“This partnership will further solidify our position as the world’s leading luxury beauty company,” Hieronimus said.

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Before a half-billion dollar contract solidified the Toronto Blue Jays’ status as one of baseball’s pre-eminent economic powers, there was George Springer.

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Oracle Corp. solidified its position as an artificial-intelligence leader at its AI World Conference, as the company raised guidance and shared positive business developments.

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This process helped the lower crust cool and solidify, ultimately strengthening it.

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Related Words

• cement 
• crystallize 
• stiffen 
• strengthen