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

Celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence and Bella Hadid solidified the trend and convinced me to give it a go. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

However, the latter only solidified the rumors for fans, as the color white has long been associated with mourning in Chinese traditions. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

Both fighters are vying to solidify their positions in the top-15. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The bottom line An imperfect borrowing climate which has solidified thanks to an extended Fed rate pause will need to be traversed carefully. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 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