solidify

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verb so·lid·i·fy \sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī\

Definition of solidify

solidified

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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

play \sə-ˌli-də-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun

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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 of solidify from the Web

The judges’ decision solidifies a growing consensus among the federal appeals courts on this nascent issue.

— matt ford, The Atlantic, "A Major Victory for the Right to Record Police," 7 July 2017
Amazon is making a powerful move to solidify its grip on urban and wealthy suburban markets.

— alexander coolidge, Cincinnati.com, "How Kroger can combat Amazon's onslaught," 4 July 2017
Anything that’s going to solidify rejection is not going to be in a child’s best interest.

— brittney mcnamara, Teen Vogue, "How to Handle One Parent's Rejection After Coming Out as Queer," 30 June 2017
As frustrating a partner as Pyongyang has been for the Chinese, experts see Beijing still preferring Kim Jong Un’s totalitarian regime over a unified Korean peninsula on its border, solidified by a U.S. alliance.

— julie pace, The Seattle Times, "Trump shifts from provoking to engaging to pressuring China," 30 June 2017
As frustrating a partner as Pyongyang has been for the Chinese, experts see Beijing still preferring Kim Jong Un’s totalitarian regime over a unified Korean peninsula on its border, solidified by a U.S. alliance.

— Washington Post, "Trump shifts from provoking to engaging to pressuring China," 30 June 2017
The acquisitions have included sites covering news, e-commerce and resources — all strategically position to solidify the company’s niche, Smith said.

— nancy dahlberg, miamiherald, "Auto racing fans can cheer on. No more zooming around the web required," 28 June 2017
Since being called up to the U.S. women's national team in October, Short has solidified her reputation as one of the best defenders in the country.

— matt le cren, Naperville Sun, "Naperville native Casey Short excels for Red Stars, U.S. national team," 22 June 2017
The appointment of Mohammad bin Salman, 31, as Saudi Arabia’s next king will accelerate his radical reform and further solidify the U.S.-Saudi partnership.

— karen elliott house, WSJ, "This Is Not Your Father’s Saudi Arabia," 21 June 2017

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First Known Use of solidify

1799

SOLIDIFY Defined for English Language Learners

solidify

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Definition of solidify for English Language Learners

: to make (something) solid or hard or to become solid or hard
: to make (a plan, project, etc.) stronger and more certain or to become stronger and more certain