solidify
verb
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
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.
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The store celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2014, solidifying it as one of the South's oldest stores.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
In Europe, the backlash against surrogacy has already begun to solidify into law.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
During his term, the state has solidified its cap-and-trade regime, crafted new climate disclosure rules, and, in an about face, supported a continuation of nuclear power.
—Justin Worland, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
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—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
In Europe, the backlash against surrogacy has already begun to solidify into law.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
During his term, the state has solidified its cap-and-trade regime, crafted new climate disclosure rules, and, in an about face, supported a continuation of nuclear power.
—Justin Worland, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
The Lovestruck collection continues to solidify the brand’s craft codes with silhouettes that are both handmade and hand-assembled — with artisanal craftsmanship rooted in traditional techniques in Bali and Bangkok.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Solidify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidify. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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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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