solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)
solidified; solidifying

transitive verb

1
: to make solid, compact, or hard
2
: to make secure, substantial, or firmly fixed
factors that solidify public opinion

intransitive verb

: to become solid, compact, or hard
solidification noun

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.
Recent Examples on the Web The album solidified Soundgarden’s early reputation as a heavy band, garnering airplay on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and their first Grammy nomination (for, somewhat comically, Best Metal Performance). Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2024 Tierney’s 3-pointer with 3:19 left in regulation solidified the victory, as the shot attempt gave the Sun Devils a 60-50 lead. Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2024 The casino’s reputation for fairness, customer service, and prompt payment solidifies its place among the best online blackjack sites. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Many other actors’ memoirs fall victim to recounting petty anecdotes or leaning on emotional platitudes, but Davis’s solidifies all the good that can come out of a performing career. Fran Hoepfner, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024 The annual event celebrates the longstanding friendship between the United States and Japan—and the role that cherry trees played in solidifying the two nations’ relationship more than a century ago. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024 Mercury, Saturn, and the sun unite to solidify belief in your authority. USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024 In the last few years, Bankhead solidified his name as a leading choreographer in entertainment, choreographing for artists like Lil Nas X, Missy Elliott and Victoria Monét — who recently won a Grammy Award. Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024 Investments from Alibaba Group, Ant Group, and SoftBank solidified its position as a leading Indian digital startup. Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of solidify was in 1799

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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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solidify

verb
so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī How to pronounce solidify (audio)
solidified; solidifying
: to make or become solid, compact, or hard

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