solidify

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verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī 

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

sə-ˌli-də-fə-ˈkā-shən 

noun

solidification

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noun

so·​lid·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion səˌlidəfə̇ˈkāshən 

plural -s

1

: an act or instance of solidifying

2

: the condition of being solidified

Synonyms of solidify

Verb

• freeze
• harden
• stiffen

Examples of solidify in a Sentence

Verb

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

Verb

The subsequent death of Maricarmen, as the woman became known, solidified her as a symbol of Spaniards who can't dream of owning a home. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

The subsequent death of Maricarmen, as the woman became known, solidified her as a symbol of Spaniards who can’t dream of owning a home. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Meanwhile, since declaring victory on Friday, Barri Worth Girvan has solidified her lead in the tight race for the District 3 seat representing the western San Fernando Valley. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Henley solidifies the second level of Denver's interior defense alongside Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from solidify, after such pairs as English ratify : ratification

First Known Use

Verb

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for solidify

• acidify
• alveoli
• antinomy
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• electrify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify

Kids Definition

solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī 

solidified; solidifying

: to make or become solid, compact, or hard