solidify

verb so·lid·i·fy \ sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī \

|Updated on: 19 Aug 2018

Examples: solidify in a Sentence

Definition of solidify

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

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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

Omnicom’s latest data initiative with Omni solidifies the company’s current strategy to rent versus own data, said Mr. Simm.

— alexandra bruell, WSJ, "Omnicom Boosts Data Effort With New Marketing Platform," 12 July 2018
Vince Velasquez solidified his spot in the Phillies’ starting rotation.

— scott lauber, Philly.com, "Phillies' Maikel Franco making a play to stay | Extra Innings," 12 July 2018
If confirmed, Kavanaugh, 53, could solidify a conservative majority on the court for decades.

— brian bennett, Time, "How Brett Kavanaugh Could Change the Supreme Court—and America," 12 July 2018
Warinner solidified the commitment of 4-star offensive guard Nolan Rumler, whose primary recruiter, former offensive coordinator Tim Drevno, left U-M this offseason.

— orion sang, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan football is rebuilding its recruiting pipeline in Ohio. Here's why.," 12 July 2018
Golden State solidified its juggernaut-ness, for the record, by locking down reigning Finals MVP Kevin Durant.

— bryce miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Memo to Luke Walton: Here's comes LeBron ... and all that comes with it," 2 July 2018
Metro Council solidified that change by approving an ordinance that forbids Louisville police from helping immigration agents unless a judge signs a warrant or if federal officials alert police of a risk of violence or larger danger to the public.

— zahria rogers, The Courier-Journal, "Immigration rally splits as group calls out Fischer over 'sanctuary city' policy," 30 June 2018
More than a decade later, her 2014 French Open tournament victory solidified her place among the greats.

— Vogue, "Tennis Star Garbiñe Muguruza on Living the Dream," 29 June 2018
The impunity solidified Moshe’s belief in his own omnipotence.

— jeff truesdell, PEOPLE.com, "4 Things You’ll Learn About the Murderous Nation of Yahweh on People Magazine Investigates: Cults," 22 June 2018

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First Known Use of solidify

1799

in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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SOLIDIFY Defined for English Language Learners

solidify

verb

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