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

Hollywood's win was over a superficial aspect, while Meta quietly advanced its core business objective, making ad creation nearly fully automated and solidifying its market dominance. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Low on Gags, High on Gag Reflex The final four is solidified, but not before the Islanders reflect and have a bit of low-stakes fun. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Counsell said Jameson Taillon could return next week on the homestand after making a rehab start Saturday, which would solidify a rotation that has been hit hard. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

This accumulation of electrons reduces the charge on nearby lithium ions, directly forcing them to solidify into battery-killing metallic dendrites. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 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