solidify

verb so·lid·i·fy \ sə-ˈli-də-ˌfī \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 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

The Times reports the the deals helped Facebook solidify its position in the mobile market before Facebook apps worked well on mobile phones.

— CBS News, "Report: Facebook gave data access to Huawei, Chinese company U.S. deemed a security risk," 5 June 2018
With millions of dollars in donations over the years, the Kochs’ contribution to today’s Republican Party has been seminal, helping to solidify doctrine that favored businesses and worked against stricter environmental regulations.

— jeremy w. peters, New York Times, "David Koch Steps Down From Business and Conservative Political Group," 5 June 2018
Labissiere shows flashes, but not enough to solidify himself as the power forward of the future.

— jason jones, sacbee, "Kings' best draft fits: Who could be the answer at power forward? Or is he here already? | The Sacramento Bee," 22 May 2018
The move ultimately killed brick-and-mortar DVD rentals and solidified Netflix’s position as a market leader.

— don reisinger, Fortune, "Netflix's DVD Rental Business Is Still Profitable," 21 May 2018
And that helps solidify Pompeo's position as the administration's chief voice on foreign policy.

— carol morello, Washington Post, "President Trump visits State Department for the first time for Pompeo’s swearing-in," 2 May 2018
Whitworth, a 12-year veteran, joined the Rams last season and helped solidify a line that includes center John Sullivan, guards Rodger Saffold and Jamon Brown and right tackle Rob Havenstein.

— gary klein, latimes.com, "Rams’ first draft pick Joseph Noteboom relishes his role as apprentice," 28 Apr. 2018
Daniel Ellsberg became a household name in the 1970s after releasing the Pentagon Papers, the infamous documents that would help solidify opposition to the Vietnam War.

— john mcmurtrie, San Francisco Chronicle, "Daniel Ellsberg among finalists for California Book Awards," 28 Mar. 2018
Lovee followed the success of the single with his mixtape Mo Money Mo Problems 2, which helped solidify his growing fanbase.

— mackenzie cummings-grady, Billboard, "Paper Lovee Is the Breakout Star You Need to Hear: Watch the 'Here 4 Ya' Video Premiere," 19 Mar. 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