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

• concrete
• congeal
• firm (up)
• freeze
• harden
• indurate
• set

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

Taylor Wilson: Is Trump trying to solidify his base with this pick or go after new voters closer to the middle politically? —Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024

This update firmly solidified the watch’s place in the brand’s catalog and as an ideal beach companion. —Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 14 July 2024

While her experimentation solidified her icon status, Lil Kim’s more natural hair and makeup looks are just as fabulous, too. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 July 2024

Established in 2019, the Tencent Music Entertainment Awards is an annual music awards ceremony that has solidified Tencent Music’s position as a leader in the Chinese music industry. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

solidify

verb

so·​lid·​i·​fy sə-ˈlid-ə-ˌfī 

solidified; solidifying

: to make or become solid, compact, or hard