Main Entry:

thick·en

Pronunciation:

\ˈthi-kən\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

thick·ened; thick·en·ing \ˈthik-niŋ, ˈthi-kə-\

Date:

14th century

intransitive verb1 a: to become dense <the mist thickened> b: to become concentrated in numbers, mass, or frequency2: to grow blurred or obscure3: to grow broader or bulkier4: to grow complicated or keen <the plot thickens>transitive verb1 a: to make thick, dense, or viscous in consistency <thicken gravy with flour> b: to make close or compact2: to increase the depth or diameter of3: to make inarticulate : blur <alcohol thickened his speech>

— thick·en·er \ˈthik-nər, ˈthi-kə-\ noun