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

Magomed Ankalaev solidified his top light heavyweight contender status with a dominant fifth-round TKO victory over late replacement Bogdan Guskov at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

And who could forget his 300th homer that all but solidified his own Hall of Fame résumé. — Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

The move may have solidified his status as the most influential American mayor on the international stage since Rudy Giuliani. — Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

The Panthers rewarded Coker with a three-year $36 million contract this off-season, solidifying him as the WR2 in Carolina. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 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