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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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
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
Our wild imaginations and real-world confrontations with disaster, whether wrought by humans or Mother Nature, only solidify our more anxious interpretations of preparedness.
From Salon
The molten material solidified into rare igneous rocks known as carbonatites, locking valuable metals into the crust.
From Science Daily
An actor or film that wins at the Golden Globes won't automatically go on to win at the Oscars, but it can help solidify chances of a nomination.
From BBC
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