solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 
solidified; solidifying
1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion
: to become solid, compact, or hard
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Examples of solidify in a Sentence
Work is under way to solidify the concrete that supports the building.
Hot wax solidifies as it cools.
Recent findings helped to solidify our position.
The international community is working to solidify its alliances.
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But his opposition solidifies Padilla’s standing as a fierce advocate for migrants and people living in the United States without legal status.
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Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024
Sisson made a campaign video with former President Obama during the 2022 midterms that helped solidify his status as a go-to influencer for the party.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 31 May 2024
Sisson made a campaign video with former President Obama during the 2022 midterms that helped solidify his status as a go-to influencer for the party.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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solidify
verb
so·lid·i·fy
sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard
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