solidify

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

Synonyms of solidify

• freeze
• harden
• stiffen

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But between now and the trade deadline, Staios must find another offensive weapon who can add to the Sens’ attack and solidify their playoff ambitions. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Miami's Mensah has moved past Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith into the favorite's role and can solidify his position with a big outing against Notre Dame's best-in-the-nation defense. — ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

And, in the first meaningful game of the year, four days before a national championship rematch with Michigan, Hurley is still solidifying his rotation and substitution patterns. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

In the ever-evolving field of content creation, where new players emerge daily, the all-star beauty creators have solidified their staying power through education. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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