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
so·lid·i·fi·ca·tion
səˌlidəfə̇ˈkāshən
plural -s
1
: an act or instance of solidifying
2
: the condition of being solidified
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.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Marvin’s reaction to his brother’s shocking death solidifies that.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
There’s almost certainly some organizational pressure to return to the playoffs and solidify a strong fanbase before the NBA expands back to Seattle.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Last July, Kurtz put together one of the most impressive monthly performances by a rookie in recent memory, culminating in his first AL Player of the Month and a Rookie of the Month to boot, solidifying his ascent as the frontrunner in the AL Rookie of the Year race.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
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Verb
Both Republicans and Democrats are looking to solidify their nominee for the Senate, while Democrats are also picking their nominee for a state House race.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Marvin’s reaction to his brother’s shocking death solidifies that.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
There’s almost certainly some organizational pressure to return to the playoffs and solidify a strong fanbase before the NBA expands back to Seattle.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Last July, Kurtz put together one of the most impressive monthly performances by a rookie in recent memory, culminating in his first AL Player of the Month and a Rookie of the Month to boot, solidifying his ascent as the frontrunner in the AL Rookie of the Year race.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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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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