thicken
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become thick or thicker.
will thicken
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future tenseof thicken.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Note that congee will thicken as it cools, but you can thin it out again with a little water or stock.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2022
Oat milk has a fantastic flavor, and it will thicken with a little coaxing.
From Salon ● May 23, 2022
It will thicken slightly as it cools, almost to maple syrup consistency.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
Over time, that stem will thicken to become a woody trunk.
From Fox News ● Dec. 7, 2021
In that time the fruit will grow plump and firm, and the sirup will thicken almost to a jelly.
From Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 203 by Maria Parloa
