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
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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Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Rooted in intention, connection, and a dedication to celebrating Black excellence in tech and beyond, Creator Unplugged is solidifying its place as one of Microsoft’s marquee events beyond the main AfroTech stage.
—Essence, 10 Nov. 2025
The Oklahoma native has solidified his place as one of the genre’s most renowned artists, having released 20 albums, sold more than 30 million records, charted 45 singles and been nominated for a whopping 48 Grammys.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
Autocracy takes time to solidify, and building popular support in opposition to it takes time as well.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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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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